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Harold Schremmer

RISD Chain of Office

Maker

Harold Schremmer (American, 1928-2014), (RISD Faculty 1971-1974, Jewelry + Metalsmithing)

Title

RISD Chain of Office

Year

1975

Medium

  • gold,
  • silver,
  • pearls,
  • Amethyst,
  • peacock feather,
  • glass,
  • and rutilated quartz

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • gold,
  • silver,
  • pearls,
  • Amethyst,
  • peacock feather,
  • glass,
  • and rutilated quartz

Dimensions

Chain and pendant 40.6 cm (16 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Mary B. Jackson Fund

Object Number

2015.113

Type

  • Jewelry

Articles

Jewelry from the Decorative Arts and Design Collection

The American and European jewelry collection at the RISD Museum, part of the Decorative Arts and Design Department, is made up of more than 800 works, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings from the medieval period to present day.

Maces and Chains

Exhibition History

Paula and Leonard Granoff Galleries
Dec 18, 2015

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Tombstone

Harold Schremmer (American, 1928-2014)
RISD Chain of Office, 1975
Gold, silver, pearls, amethyst, peacock feather, glass, and rutilated quartz
Chain and pendant 40.6 cm (16 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2015.113

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