Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
ca. 1700
1911.38
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelet
Object name
Bracelet
Date
1858
Medium
Metal, chalcedony, malechite, enamel
Dimensions
Overall: 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 4.8 x 1.6 cm )
Description
Band bracelet with chalcedony and malechite flower inlayed on enamel, set in bezel;engraved elongated arabesques with garden carpet design flank each side of the inlay; the band is adjustable with three key hole shaped perforations at one end and a head which slides into the perforations at the opposite end.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Lena Cadwalader Evans
Object Number
1936.792
Marks
engraved: reverse of inlay: "ABC / Jan. 1, 1858"
Gallery Label
This bracelet belonged to Angeline Burr Corse, daughter of Israel Corse Jr. (1819-1885) and Catharine Ketchum Corse, his second wife. Angeline was the donor's mother in law.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
