Necklace

Name/Title

Necklace

Entry/Object ID

1970.6.8b

Description

Necklace consisting of wooden beads in various shapes and colors strung on a length of leather cord. The cord is knotted into a loop.

Context

Beaded necklaces were used by the Campfire Girls of America as merit awards. Beads were earned for achievements, home chores, and other activities, such as knitting army sweaters.

Acquisition

Accession

1970.6

Source or Donor

Drown, Leona Sargent (1904-1992)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1917

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Necklace

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Jewelry

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Body Adornments

Nomenclature Class

Adornment

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Material

Leather, Wood

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Camp Fire