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Cross pendant owned by Terrell family

1863-1954

Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Metal cross pendant owned by Mary Church Terrell. The top of the cross has a ring attachment. The front of the cross has floral and spiral detailing. The reverse is blank.

Catalog date
1863-1954
Recorded places
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Recorded subjects
African American; Christianity; Clothing and dress; Religion

Sources & collection details

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: A2017.13.1.47

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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