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beadwork
Marriage pen
beadwork
English
18th century
Medium/Technique
Sablé (beadwork)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2444
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsPersonal accessories
DescriptionMarriage sablé pen, catholic, gold and silver filigree, sablé gold and silver wire work of flowers, leaves, loops, and crown, natural decoration of artificial flowers, beaded green leaves,beaded bird in green tree at top, and miniature of Madonna and Child. Tied together onto feather with wire.
ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, to the MFA 1943