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Object Timeline

1960

  • Work on this object began.

1967

  • We acquired this object.

1969

  • Work on this object ended.

2013

2025

  • You found it!

Necklace (South Africa), 1960s

This is a necklace. It is dated 1960s and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is glass beads, cotton string. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. M.R. Ford. It is credited Gift of Mrs. M.R. Ford.

  • Necklace, 1989
  • dominos, silver, leather cord.
  • The Susan Grant Lewin Collection, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
  • 2016-34-105

Its dimensions are

H x W: 4.1 x 62.2 cm (1 5/8 x 24 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Necklace (South Africa), 1960s; glass beads, cotton string; H x W: 4.1 x 62.2 cm (1 5/8 x 24 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. M.R. Ford; 1967-21-1-f

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