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Pair of Bracelets

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1780-1820

GUSN

GUSN-100564

Description

Two black silk ribbon bracelets with gold clasps with scenes on ivory backgrounds set under glass; one clasp depicts a bird within a gilded cage and the other is a bird perched on top of a gilded cage in front of singular evergreen trees.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bracelets (jewelry)
Jewelry
Bracelet
Bracelet

Additional Identification Number

6

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/4 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.5AB

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