Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
ca. 1761
1954.179a-d
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelets
Object name
Bracelets
Date
1840-1860
Medium
Coral, metal, textile
Dimensions
Overall: 8 x 1 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 3.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Pair of coral bead bracelets; beads strung together and wound around textile core; gold metal pointed terminals like horns, chased with foliate designs; 1 small hoop soldered to each bracelet as if for safety chain; beads missing and unstrung.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Isabel M. Smith
Object Number
1950.40ab
Gallery Label
These bracelets belonged to Mrs. Fitch W. Smith, the donor's mother.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
