Objects of Adornment: 5000 Years of Jewelry from the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore

On View: 
Tuesday, October 16, 1984 to Sunday, January 6, 1985

This is the first national tour of jewelry from the Walters Art Gallery in Baltimore. The more than 200 items on view range from ancient Egyptian and Etruscan pendants to 20th century pieces by Rene Lalique and Fabergé and reflect the evolution of aesthetics, material use, and societal conventions.