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Necklace

early 20th century
Object PlaceNorthwest Coast, United States
Medium/TechniqueJet and glass beads, brown bear claws, and leather
Dimensions78.7 cm (31 in.)
Credit LineGift of Louise C. Carpenter in memory of her parents, United States Senator Marcus A. and Mrs. Ethel Warren Coolidge
Accession number1992.384
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
Collections
ProvenanceAbout 1910/1920, purchased in the western United States by Marcus Allen Coolidge (b. 1865 - d. 1947) and Ethel Warren Coolidge (b. 1870 - d. 1955), Fitchburg, MA; by inheritance to their daughter, Louise Coolidge Carpenter (b. 1901 - d. 1995), Mendenhall, PA; 1991, year-end gift of Louise Coolidge Carpenter to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 22, 1992)
Tray
1890
18th century
Shallow basket
Unidentified artist
Restricted: For reference only
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