Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelets
Object Number:
1950.40ab
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Coral, metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 1 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 3.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Pair of coral bead bracelets; beads strung together and wound around textile core; gold metal pointed terminals like horns, chased with foliate designs; 1 small hoop soldered to each bracelet as if for safety chain; beads missing and unstrung.
Gallery Label:
These bracelets belonged to Mrs. Fitch W. Smith, the donor's mother.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Isabel M. Smith
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
