Bar pin, ca. 1900
A. J. Mueller
Nome, Alaska
Mastodon ivory, gold
Gift of Ferdinand J. and Henry F. Herpers, 1923 23.2642A
On View
Marks:
A) "MCME" stamped on back of gold frame; C) and D) both stamped with "NOME" and "AJ. MUELLER" on back
A) "MCME" stamped on back of gold frame; C) and D) both stamped with "NOME" and "AJ. MUELLER" on back
Provenance: Herpers collection; acquired by Herpers in Nome, Alaska
Exhibition History:
"Jewelry: From Pearls to Platinum to Plastic," Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (June 27, 2015-ongoing)
"Objects of Desire: 500 Years of Jewelry", Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (May 3, 2006 - February 10, 2008)
Keywords: Jewelry, Pin, Bar pin, Mammoth, Adornment
"Jewelry: From Pearls to Platinum to Plastic," Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (June 27, 2015-ongoing)
"Objects of Desire: 500 Years of Jewelry", Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (May 3, 2006 - February 10, 2008)