Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelet (Florentine mosaic) in case
Object Number:
INV.12507ab
Date:
mid-19th century
Medium:
Gold, marble, chalcedony; leather, satin, velvet
Dimensions:
Overall (bracelet): 6 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. (16.5 x 3.8 x 1 cm)
Case: 8 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 in. ( 21.9 x 5.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Florentine mosaic bracelet in case; 6 oval black marble plaques inlaid with various colors of chalcedony; mounted in gold frames, decorated with twisted wire; connected with gold rosettes; push-button clasp; burgundy-colored leather case lined with ivory satin and blue velvet with depressions to contain bracelet (not necessarily this bracelet); push-button closure.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
