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PECTORAL

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Shaped like a crescent with a scalloped edge. A band in fuschsia brocade fastened by a button to hang it around the neck. The whole surface is embroidered in coral and beads with smaller blue glass beads and a border of mother of pearl buttons, also five larger mother of pearl buttons and four gilt buttons with glass centers, a fringe of looped strings of coral beads. Lined on the back with red cloth.

Object name:
PECTORAL
Made from:
Brocade -- beads -- pearls -- glass -- cloth
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
27.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
47.9
Class:
COSTUME
Signature marks:
MARK at upper left in ink: MN 150 X4; at upper right a hexagonal stamp, with Russian lettering including the words "examined at the control point" probably an export stamp, same as on the large square shawl
Credit line:
Gift of Dina Merrill Robertson, 1977