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Object Description
| Type |
Physical Object |
| Basic ID | Necklace, Homage to Egypt, circa 1975, Silver and amber. Robert Mucklow, Chicago (Ill.). Gift of Robert Staples and Barbara Fahs Charles, 2013.97.1 |
| Title | Homage to Egypt |
| Other Title | Necklace |
| Artists/Makers | Macklow, Robert R. (artist) |
| Date | circa 1975 |
| Physical Description | Necklace; of sterling silver and carved amber in the shape of scarab beetles: necklace is composed of five silver links and three progressively larger amber and silver scarabs on either side, with a large silver four sided pyramid pendant at the center; all elements are connected with silver jump rings and the ends connect with a spring ring clasp. |
| Materials/Techniques |
sterling silver amber (fossil resin) |
| Dimensions | Length 14.25 in |
| Marks | sterling on the clasp and pyramid |
| Object History | The maker of this necklace, Robert Mucklow (b. 1952) was born in Chicago and worked as a janitor and later as a polisher in a wedding ring factory before pursuing a metalsmith career. During the 1970's, he operated a studio in Park Forest and won several awards at local art fairs by creating unique pieces of jewelry that incorporated organic materials, especially amber and ivory, using traditional metalsmithing techniques. |
| Classification | costume (mode of fashion) |
| Categories |
costume accessories jewelry |
| Object Types | necklaces |
| Credit Line | Gift of Robert Staples and Barbara Fahs Charles |
| Owner | Chicago Historical Society |
| Copyright Notice | © 2014 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved. |
| Object Number | 2013.97.1 |
| Image File Name | ICHi-73635; ICHi-73636; ICHi-73637 |
| Language | English |
| Repository |
Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
| Collection Name | Museum Collection |
| Research Inquiry | http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research |
| Licensing Inquiry | Go to https://images.chicagohistory.org for purchase or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org |
Description
| Title | i73635 |
| Language | English |
| Repository | Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038 |
| Collection Name | Museum Collection |
| Research Inquiry | http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research |
| Licensing Inquiry | Go to https://images.chicagohistory.org for purchase or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org |
