Collection Highlights
The Game of Playing Department Store
1898
2000.715
Cardboard, wood, paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Charm
Object name
Charm
Date
1840-1880
Medium
Wood, gold
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/8 x 1/2 x 3/8 in. ( 5.4 x 1.3 x 1 cm )
Description
Carved wooden walnut charm suspended from gold chain with link at the end for bail.
Credit Line
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number
1939.198
Gallery Label
This charm belonged to the donor's mother, who lived in Connecticut.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
