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Branch coral armlet with metal clasp in cardboard box
fasteners
ARMLET
"J.A. MERRILL & Co. / JEWELERS / 139 MIDDLE ST. / PORTLAND, ME." (Paper Label)
197
Unknown
Italy
1/2 in (Box) x 1 1/16 in (Box) x 1 1/8 in (Box) (HxWxD) (inches)
1936.162
For more information on coral jewelry see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989): 105; Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v.1 (1991): 238-244; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 122-123, 237-239; Gere, Charlotte, "American and European Jewelry, 1830-1914," (1975): 86-87.
Title Child's coral armlet in box Accession Number 1936.162
Title Mosaic brooch Accession Number 1936.164 a
Title Tortoiseshell child's ring Accession Number 1936.164 b
Title Tortoiseshell child's ring Accession Number 1936.164 c
Title Glass child's ring Accession Number 1936.164 d
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