A young girl wears a white dress with black belt and headband. She wears a Regency period coral necklace. The tradition of giving children coral necklaces continued through the 19th century. The gemstone was considered a guardian of sorts, protecting children from illnesses like stomachaches, fever, typhus, smallpox, and rickets.
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Young Girl with Coral Necklace

Maker unknown

1815

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Young Girl with Coral Necklace

  • Artist:

    Maker unknown

  • Artist Bio:

    American

  • Date:

    1815

  • Medium:

    Pastel

  • Dimensions:

    19 1/4 x 16 5/8 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Museum purchase, Burneta Adair Endowment Fund

  • Object Number:

    2016.1.587

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display