000-000-099-852-C
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Necklace designed by Phoebe Traquair
This necklace inscribed 'Cupid, Atlas the Earth Upholder' was designed by Phoebe Traquair about 1905. Traquair returned frequently to the romantic story of Cupid.
The necklace is made of enamel with foil on copper, set in gold.
Phoebe Traquair, 1852-1936, was born in Dublin and moved to Edinburgh in 1874 when she married. She was a talented artist and undertook commissions for friends and clients, making jewellery and enamels, embroidery and painting.
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| Online ID: |
000-000-099-852-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0088: Innovators and Innovations (multimedia essay)
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland A.1989.180 B |
| Date: |
1895 & 1905
1895 & 1905
About 1905
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| Material: |
Gold, enamel and glass
Gold, enamel and glass
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Jewellery
Jewellery
Necklace, part
Necklace, part
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| Subject: |
Necklaces : Scottish
Necklaces : Scottish
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| Who: |
Phoebe Traquair, Edinburgh (Maker)
Phoebe Traquair, Edinburgh (Maker)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Edinburgh
Scotland, Edinburgh
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| Description: |
Part of a necklace of gold, enamel and glass: Scottish, Edinburgh, Phoebe Traquair, 1895 & 1905
Part of a necklace of gold, enamel and glass: Scottish, Edinburgh, Phoebe Traquair, 1895 & 1905
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