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2007/110/11 Necklace and bracelet, childs, timber / paint / elastic, designed by Adrienne Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia, c. 2000. Click to enlarge.

Necklace and bracelet designed by Adrienne Higgs

Featuring coloured wooden beads in the shape of ants and echidnas, this necklace and bracelet were designed by graphic artist, Adrienne Higgs, as part of her range of children's clothing and accessories, 'Scribbly Graphics'. She established the company in 1978, designing printed paper items before turning to fabric printing in the early 1980s. In 1987, Higgs' husband, Norman, joined the business to manage production. His arrival coincided with a decision to concentrate on a range of children's …

Summary

Object No.

2007/110/11

Object Statement

Necklace and bracelet, childs, timber / paint / elastic, designed by Adrienne Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia, c. 2000

Physical Description

Necklace and bracelet, childs, painted wood / elastic, designed by Adrienne Higgs, made by Scribbly Graphics, Thirlmere, New South Wales, Australia, c. 2000

A child's necklace made from blue and green wooden beads interspersed with three green wooden beads in the shape of an echidna, and two white wooden beads in the shape of ants. Googly eyes are adhered to the echidna beads.

A child's bracelet made from blue and green wooden beads interspersed with three green wooden beads in the shape of an echidna with googly eyes applied.

Marks

No marks.

Source

Credit Line

Gift of Adrienne Higgs, 2007

Acquisition Date

22 August 2007

Cite this Object

Harvard

Necklace and bracelet designed by Adrienne Higgs 2022, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 27 March 2023, <https://ma.as/367834>

Wikipedia

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