Necklace, with seed pearls possibly of Scottish origin

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This seed pearl and mother-of-pearl necklace was worn by Burella Elizabeth Campbell (1830-1905) of Ayrshire who married Dr Robert Davidson of the East India Company. The pearls are possibly of Scottish origin.

Seed pearl and mother-of-pearl necklace, said to be Scottish seed pearl, worn by Burella Elizabeth Campbell

Burella Campbell was the donor's great aunt. Her husband, Dr Davidson, came from Culross Park in Fife.

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• Online ID: 000-100-047-881-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.382.1
• Date: Between around 1830 and 1905
  
• Material: Seed pearl; mother-of-pearl
  Necklace
  
• Dimensions: 385 mm L
  
• What: Necklace
  
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• Who: Burella Elizabeth Campbell (Owner)
  
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