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Necklace
Earl B. Pardon (American, 1926–1991)
about 1977–78
Object Place: Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Medium/Technique
Gold, ebony, ivory, hematite
Dimensions
Overall: 10.8 x 32.4cm (4 1/4 x 12 3/4in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated anonymously
Accession Number1991.549
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionSimple ball-and-socket gold wire necklace from which hangs a pendant consisting of a gold disc with ebony and ivory stripped inlay, a "cage" with 2 hematite balls at each end, and ebony block with gold small balls affixed, and dangling gold needles with hematite balls at the top plate. (from card)
Marks
"14k / Pardon" on one side of tag near clasp and "477A" on the other. (from card)
ProvenanceWith Mobilia Gallery, Cambridge MA by 1991; to MFA April 4, 1991.
CopyrightReproduced with permission.