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Necklace

Object Name:
Necklace
Object ID:
1946.002.01
Place of Origin:
United States
Date:
circa 1860
Description:
Necklace. Gold. Eleven repeating clusters of one large round ring bead flanked by four small rings; with three elongated oval beads radiating diagonally from each of the two sides of the center cluster; center oval bead has stamped woven fabric pattern on surface. Each cluster joined by two large ring beads. Small ring attached at bottom, center for pendant. Pressure clasp and ring on opposite ends. Originally owned by Lydia H. Greenleaf (1810-1903).
Material:
Metal
Gold
Dimensions:
W-0.7 L-18.4 inches
Provenance:
The necklace belonged to Lydia H. (Burnham) Greenleaf (1810-1903), the mother of Charles H. Greenleaf (1841-1924), who was the husband of the donor, Mabelle F. Greenleaf (1873-1966).
Credit Line:
Gift of Mabelle Furst Greenleaf
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