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Drawing of a diamond dress clip? with scroll motif
Designed for: Trabert & Hoeffer, Inc.-Mauboussin (1936–1953)
American
1930s–1950s
Object Place: New York, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Gouache on paper
Dimensions
Height x width: 1 7/16 x 2 3/16 in. (3.7 x 5.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.4457
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis white gouache drawing on cut-out black paper may illustrate a dress clip that could be separated. The piece consists of white metal with round and baguette diamonds that are a variation on the scroll motif.
ProvenanceBefore 2006, in collection of Alan Cutler, Miami Beach, FL; June 8, 2006, purchased at Christie's auction in New York City by Frederic A. Sharf, Chestnut Hill, MA; gift of Sharf and his wife Jean to the MFA (Accession date: September 16, 2009)