Collection Highlights
Coach
ca. 1770
1911.25
Wood, iron, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelet (mourning)
Object name
Bracelet (mourning)
Date
ca. 1851
Medium
Hair, gold, diamonds, silver, textile
Dimensions
bracelet: 7 1/2 x 1 1/8 in.
Description
Braided hair mourning bracelet with gold clasp; oval medallion at clasp of clear glass compartment lined with purple material (compartment empty); silver "M" set with diamond chips on cover of glass compartment; gold frame and clasp decorated with chased, braided, and engraved motifs; inscription on reverse of clasp
Object Number
INV.774a
Gallery Label
This mourning bracelet memorializes Mary Elizabeth Morris (1808-1851, n
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
