Artist
Mary Ann Scherr(American, 1921–2016)American, 1921–2016
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Necklace
Date1976
PlaceAkron, Ohio, United States
MediumSterling silver and Brazilian agate
DimensionsOverall: 9 × 7 × 3/4 in. (22.9 × 17.8 × 1.9 cm)
Credit LineHelen Williams Drutt Collection, gift of Helen Williams Drutt English
Object number2006.649
Non exposé
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition History"Baubles, Bangles & Beads: American Jewelry from Yale University, 1700-2005," dates and locations of exhibition still pending.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped in script on verso central panel: "MARY ANN SCHERR"
Stamped on underside: "[Signature] / STERLING / (scale, tool (?)? metalwork symbols)"
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