Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
2016.009.003 |
Object Name |
Pendant, Religious |
Title |
Child's Crucifix Pendant |
Date |
c. 1922 |
Year Range from |
1921 |
Year Range to |
1922 |
Made |
Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Owen Sound, Grey County |
Description |
One gold crucifix pendant (for a necklace). It was given to Athryn Athena Manjuris when she was born at Owen Sound (c. 1921-1922). It has a faceted clear brilliant stone in the centre, with a rayed design around the setting, and a plain jump ring. No maker's mark is present. |
Provenance |
Unknown maker, and presented to Athryn Athena Manjuris when she was born in Owen Sound, Grey County, on _________, 1921?. There was a manufacturing jeweller in town, named James H. Newton, but no verification that he made it. Athryn's father, George Manjuris, owned a pair of cuff links obtained from the Newton store (found in the same accession). Mr. Manjuris had a tobacco and billiards business / store along Main Street Owen Sound for many years. Athryn Manjuris died in Owen Sound on February 17, 2010, at the age of eighty-nine. She is buried with her parents in Greenwood Cemetery. This item was found among items in her Estate, and was last owned by her relative, Michael E. Comars. |
Collection |
Religious Collection |
Material |
Gold/Diamond? |
Dimensions |
W-1.7 L-3 D-0.3 cm |
Found |
Owen Sound, Grey County |
People |
Manjuris, Athryn Athena Manjuris, George Newton, J. H. Taylor, D. C. |
Subjects |
Baptisms Babies Children praying Children Crucifixes Religious articles Necklaces |
Search Terms |
Manjuris Tobacco & Confectionary |
Function |
An item of religious jewellery, presented to a girl when she was either a baby or a young girl. It would have been worn on a chain around her neck. This one was used at Owen Sound, Grey County. |