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1955.11.65.2

Necklet of tinsel, sequins and gold thread. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 16/08/2010]


1955.11.65.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Necklet of tinsel, sequins and gold thread. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 16/08/2010]
Long description
Necklet of tinsel, sequins and gold thread. The necklet has a heart shape at the bottom with gold tinsel around the edge. The 'chains' are made with silver and gold metallic yarn and silver sequins. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 16/08/2010]
Geographical reference
Meghalaya Shillong
Person
Field collector Robert Niel Reid
PRM source Robert Niel Reid
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 1937
Date collected
By circa 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1955
Materials and processes
Material Tinsel Metal, Material Sequin, Material Yarn Metallic, Material Cardboard Paper Plant, Process Strung, Process Stitched, Process Glued
Dimensions
Width: max 130 mm, Length: max 605 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1955.11.65.2

Search terms: Ornament, Status, Neck Ornament