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Pendant Portion of an Ornament with Feathers and Glass Beads and Feathers
Pendant Portion of an Ornament with Feathers and Glass Beads and Feathers
Object Number 991-12-60/14987
Display Title Pendant Portion of an Ornament with Feathers and Glass Beads and Feathers
Descriptions
Object Description Pendant portion of an ornament. Consists of a metal and/or gilt floral motif covered with kingfisher feathers. Three strands of clear glass beads (three each) and a pink glass feather at end of each strand. 3.4 cm. (l) x 1.8 cm. (w) x .4 cm. (d).
Inventory Description Pendant, leaf shape with blue feathers, three pearl and crystal danglers
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Metal, Pearl, Crystal, Kingfisher feather, Dye, Glass
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 1.6 cm (1 5/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Sarah Pike Conger (1898 - 1905)
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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