Crystal bead necklace of the Martin family, c. 1920s

Name/Title

Crystal bead necklace of the Martin family, c. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

2021.128.8

Description

Acc. No. 21.128.8 Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda Date or Period: c. 1920 Object: necklace Description: Necklace of graduated clear crystal beads strung on a knotted cotton string, with the larges bead in the center. The beads are double-cone shaped, cut in multiple facets, the smaller beads appear to have the same number, but smaller, of facets as the larger beads. Size: Length string: approx. 32". History of Object: Necklace owned by a family member of the Martin family, found in a box decorated with lilies, labeled ‘Martin Family Collection’. Acquired from: Estate of Nancy Martin Donation Date: 2016 Catalog Date: 11/28/2021