Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelet
Object name
Bracelet
Date
1846
Medium
Hair, gold
Dimensions
overall: 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 1 in.
Description
Knotted hairwork bracelet with gold clasp fastener with fittings for safety chain (missing); a row of spiral design runs the center of the bracelet, flanked by rows of herringbone design; the clasp and fittings are engraved with acanthus leaves, inscription on obverse.
Credit Line
Gift of Helen M. Turner, 1918
Object Number
INV.12509e
Marks
engraved: center of clasp: "SAT 1846"
Gallery Label
According to a note found with this bracelet, it belonged to Sophie A. Turner of Brooklyn, New York, sister in law to John Pintard's granddaughter, Helen M. Davidson.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
