Necklace

Vinke Larsen, Firma W., c. 1864

In the 19th century, jewellery fashioned of gold and human hair was highly valued for its personal character. A note accompanying this necklace states that the hair in it belonged to H.M.A.F. Teding van Berkhout-van Slingeland and to her youngest child, Ferdinand, who died in 1854. The family relied on the services of a leading professional hair worker.

  • Artwork typejewellery, necklace
  • Object numberBK-1978-408
  • Dimensionslength 60 cm, diameter 2.4 cm
  • Physical characteristicsgoud, mensenhaar, glas en een klavertje vier

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Necklace

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1978-408

  • Description

    Halsketting van dun gedraaid of geknoopt haar en goud waaraan een bolronde glazen of bergkristallen hanger met een klavertje vier. Germerkt met een everzwijnkop.

Creation

  • Creation

    jeweler: Vinke Larsen, Firma W., Amsterdam

  • Dating

    c. 1864

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    goud, mensenhaar, glas en een klavertje vier

  • Dimensions

    • length 60 cm
    • diameter 2.4 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Jonkvrouw C.I. Six, 's-Graveland

  • Acquisition

    gift 1978

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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