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Necklace
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Necklace

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Hazel E. Tryon 1904 - 2003
Date1950-1965
MediumFaux fresh water pearls and gold-tone metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length, including clasp hook and chain): 16 5/8in. (42.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino
DescriptionNecklace made of large faux pearls alternated with small, faceted, gold-tone beads to form a choker. The clasp is a hook decorated with a small flower design of eight metal and pearl petals with a central larger pearl. The other end of the necklace has a chain made from smaller, faux freshwater pearls looped together with metal wire to catch the hook clasp. A larger, faux freshwater pearl is at the end of this chain.
Object number2003.27.43
Markings"Miriam Haskell" stamped on the clasp.
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of the estate of Hazel E. Martino, 2003.27.41  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Hazel E. Tryon
    1940-1970
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