Strand of imitation-pearl (plastic) beads — necklace, clasp absent

Name/Title

Strand of imitation-pearl (plastic) beads — necklace, clasp absent

Entry/Object ID

2025.6.7

Description

A single strand of cream/ivory faux-pearl round beads of varying sizes (larger beads interspersed with smaller ones), strung on metal wire. The two ends terminate in exposed wire loops/hook with no clasp present.

Item Type

Necklace

Use

Belonged to Mirta Martínez

Collection

The Martínez Suquet family collection, Mirta Martínez Forteza collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.6

Source or Donor

Mirta Suquet

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Notes

Date: No marks or date appear on the object, so it cannot be confirmed within 1959–1990 and may fall outside it.

Materials

Material

Plastic

Material Notes

Materials: Plastic (pearlescent-coated faux-pearl beads); metal stringing wire. Clasp absent. Technique: Pearlescent-coated molded plastic beads strung on wire with turned-loop terminals; no clasp present.

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Mirta Martínez Forteza

Notes

owner

Related Places

Place

City

Pinar del Río

State/Province

Pinar del Río

Country

Cuba

Region

Caribbean, Central America

Notes

use

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

November 24, 2025

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

June 14, 2026