"Chinese" Necklace
Designer
Lee Brooks(American)American
Designer
Alex Mate(American, d. 1992)American, d. 1992
ManufacturerManufactured by
Alex & Lee Jewelry(American, founded 1970)American, founded 1970
Retailerfor
Phenomenon(American)American
CultureAmerican
Titles
- "Chinese" Necklace
Dateearly 1970s
PlaceSan Francisco, California, United States
MediumCotton, metal, glass, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 20 3/8 × 5 × 3/4 in. (51.7 × 12.7 × 1.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Adlyn Van Steenberg
Object number94.96
Not on view
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