Jewelry Box and Necklace
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Gennaro J. Capobianco
(1948 - 2005)
Date1964
MediumPlastic, cloth, metal, cardboard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 2 15/16 x 2 15/16 x 2 5/16in. (7.4 x 7.4 x 5.8cm)
Other (height x width of charm): 1 x 1in. (2.5 x 2.5cm)
Other (length of chain): 11 1/2in. (29.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
Object number2005.180.102
DescriptionJewelry box with necklace inside.
Black plastic jewelry box (.a), in the shape of an academic mortar board cap. Top of cap is square with a black cloth tassel attached at the center. Two hinges attatch the top of the cap with a bottom round portion. On the front, a black sticker with a gold border and gold lettering reads, "CLASS OF / 1964". On inside of box, printed in center of lid in gold, "FOR THE / GRADUATE", bottom right corner has engraved, "BOX / HONG KONG".
Placed inside of box is a circular cardboard cut-out covered with white cloth. Placed onto this is a metal, silver colored charm with chain (.b) attached. Charm is square with a cross going through it, at the center is a bird with spread wings, facing downwards. Each corner has engraved a different religious figure. On reverse side, in each corner are other religious figures and symbols, at the bottom engraved, "GERMANY".
Black plastic jewelry box (.a), in the shape of an academic mortar board cap. Top of cap is square with a black cloth tassel attached at the center. Two hinges attatch the top of the cap with a bottom round portion. On the front, a black sticker with a gold border and gold lettering reads, "CLASS OF / 1964". On inside of box, printed in center of lid in gold, "FOR THE / GRADUATE", bottom right corner has engraved, "BOX / HONG KONG".
Placed inside of box is a circular cardboard cut-out covered with white cloth. Placed onto this is a metal, silver colored charm with chain (.b) attached. Charm is square with a cross going through it, at the center is a bird with spread wings, facing downwards. Each corner has engraved a different religious figure. On reverse side, in each corner are other religious figures and symbols, at the bottom engraved, "GERMANY".
Status
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Richard Welling