Object: Necklace
Designer:
Giorgio di Sant'Angelo
(1933 - 1989)
Date: c. 1970
Medium: Blue and white glass, black and white ermine, amber, and leather
Country: USA
Credit Line: Gift of Elizabeth Pickering Kaiser
Object number: 88.29.121
DescriptionNecklace of blue and white opaque glass beads and ermine tails, with amber cylindrical bead at center; strung on brown leather cord with orange and turquoise leather trim
Label Text:Giorgio di Sant’Angelo made multiple versions of this necklace crafted from ermine tails. He enhanced the “haute hippie” appeal of his clothing with bold accessories in natural materials, and his models wore braided hairpieces that were adorned with feathers and beads.
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Exhibitions:
- Luxury
- Trend-ology