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Designs for Two Necklaces and Two Chains

Unknown Maker

Jewelry designs for two necklaces and two chains. Above at right, the right side of a necklace with green diamonds, and alternative suggestions for the chain, ovals of a different shape being connected by blossoms or disks. The pendant in the shape of a drop, supported by a knotted ribbon. Beside the pendant, two pieces of chains. Below at left, the left side of a necklace with red diamonds. The chain is composed of interlaced bands with disks. The pendant has a pavilion shape with two rows of red beads hanging between white bands supported by a knot. Bevelled corners.

Credit: Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund

1785-90
Pen and black ink, brush and green, gray, red watercolor on paper
1938-88-789
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020

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