Window Pendant

Dateca. 1850

Mediumfabric, paper, silver

Dimensions3 3/4 × 2 3/4 in. (9.5 × 7 cm)

ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1995 General Obligation Bonds

Object numberPC1998.21.26

DescriptionAn oval silver pendant with raised decorative work added to the sides. It has two windows on the front and back of the pendant's surface which reveals a collection of small keepsakes. Included is a small piece of paper that depicts the image of Jesus Christ with a crown of thorns. There is also a scrap of satin fabric, and green and amber substances inside the pendant.

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