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Drawing of a diamond necklace 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: 25.4 x 20.3 cm (10 x 8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number2009.4431
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Drawings
DescriptionThis drawing illustrates a diamond necklace that lengthened a bracelet with a white metal snake chain extension. The conversion added two clasps which allowed the ornament to be worn as both a necklace and bracelet. On the lower left corner of the page is the embossed stamp identifying the firm and the Reflection series. On the reverse are the following notations:
# 6582.
alter bracelet & add(?) snake chain to
use interchangably as necklace & brt.
furnish 34 rd. dia.
19 bag. dia.
snake chain
added
2 links
2 tieovers
2 end tieovers for clasp
# 6582.
alter bracelet & add(?) snake chain to
use interchangably as necklace & brt.
furnish 34 rd. dia.
19 bag. dia.
snake chain
added
2 links
2 tieovers
2 end tieovers for clasp
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)