CHOKER

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

Choker consists of four rosettes made in small jet beads. These are connected to a black velvet band. The rosettes are elaborate with many petals. They are pierced with holes and look like wagon wheels. Inbetween the rosettes are smaller beads consisting one one bead above the central line, and one below. Jet portion is elasticized.

Object name:

CHOKER

Made from:

Jet beads -- cloth

Made in:

USA

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

14 cm (5 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

17.17

Class:

JEWELRY

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973