Context (CMS Context)
The Accession Register notes ‘Edward Bourne’ as the source, whilst the 1921 Annual Report notes that the Bourne Collection was received ‘through Baron A. von Hugel’.Catalogue card reads: “D. E. Bourne per A.v.H.”’‘Sketch added on the catalogue card’
Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
On catalogue card: 'Pearl-shell pendant – bird motif' and [added later:] 'grey colour with green and red tint'.

Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
An old display label found in the archives (OA2/15/9) reads: ‘PEARL SHELL / PENDANTS / RIVERS COLL. / 21,565,19 / 22.462.A-C'. [Please note, only 22.464. A-C originated from the Rivers collection].
Event Date 27/10/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: '21.565.19.' inscribed in black ink on the object.
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
Small pendant of mother of pearl, each end being carved as a frigate bird. Small lug at the top, pierced with a circular hole.
Event Date 18/3/2016
Author: Lucie Carreau