Chain Item Number: Edz922 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A chain of circular double silver links, 0.6 cm. in diameter, for links. Soldered at each end, there are Netherlands Indies silver coins from 1945, denomination 1/10 g. Coins are attached by rings soldered at the centre on one side.
History Of Use
Worn to fasten apron around neck. Coins are buttoned through loops at top and front of apron (collector).
Cultural Context
Worn by Hakka women for everyday use.
Item History
- Made in Macau before 1976
- Collected during 1976
- Owned by Elizabeth L. Johnson before September 2, 1976
- Received from Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor) on September 2, 1976
What
- Name
- Chain
- Identification Number
- Edz922
- Type of Item
- chain
- Material
- silver metal
- Manufacturing Technique
- drawn, soldered and bent
- Overall
- height 41.0 cm, width 1.8 cm, depth 0.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Received from
- Elizabeth L. Johnson (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Macau
When
- Creation Date
- before 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before September 2, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on September 2, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0328/0021