Collection Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
1805
1867.306
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelet
Object name
Bracelet
Date
1830-1860
Medium
Gold, glass
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 8.3 x 6.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description
Gold bracelet with locket at the center, clasp fastener and safety chain; the locket cover, base and fittings are chased with floral and scroll design, inside is a daguerreotype beneath glass; the band is hinged and chased with fleur de lis.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Richard H. Reeve, 1960
Object Number
Z.1687
Gallery Label
The daguerreotype in the locket of this bracelet portrays Michael Murray Van Beuren (1800-1878), of New York City.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
