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Bracelet

Collection Type

  • Jewelry

Date

1845-1865

GUSN

GUSN-100777

Description

Coral bracelet, carved naturalistic flowers and leaves set on gold wire, flexible band of rectangular coral links, gold hidden push button clasp with coral button.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bracelets (jewelry)
BRACELET

Additional Identification Number

220

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 5/16 in x 5/8 in (WxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1933.219

Reference Notes

Similar flexible link coral bracelet is pictured in Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989): plate 137 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.

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