Earrings, Mosaic Millefiori - Mabel Martineau
Object number2015.023.04.1-2
Datec. 1925
MediumGold, Jet, Glass
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
Mosaic Millefiori also known as "micro mosaic" or "cane work" is a jewelry making method involving small glass beads being set in a base. The tiny pieces of glass are wrapped with various layers of colored glass and are then cut thereby showing the multiple layers.
Mabel Thomas Martineau was born in 1871 at Des Arc, Arkansas. On May 1, 1919, she married John Martineau who would become the 28th Governor of Arkansas. During his campaign, Mabel was essential on the trail, often meeting people, distributing literature, and even giving speeches on behalf of her husband. She was described as “a natural social leader.” However, her husband’s term as governor only lasted fourteen months before he resigned to take a federal judgeship and she was unable to take a fairly active role as First Lady. She passed away at her home in Little Rock on November 27, 1952.
Status
On view
