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Necklace

Maker Unknown, Albanian

DateLate 1800’s to early 1900’s

Credit LineGift of Carolynne Whitefeather

Object numberEUR2013.24.WHI

DescriptionSilver and gem decorated girls’ honor-coin purse. Long chain necklace ending in triangular box pendant with filigree and colored glass jewels on the cover, and six coins suspended from short chain. Gems are local and imported, silver construction is cast and smoldered. Chains are same as manuscript binding spines. Coins are Royal Albania and Ottoman/Albania.

ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment

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