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Double strand branch coral necklace, segmented with carved round beads, red ribbon ties.
necklaces
NECKLACE
"Coral chain be - / longing to Marie - / etta Brown Josselyn / 1849-1912" (Pen and ink)
221
Unknown
5/8 in (W) (inches)
Gift of Miss Mabel Josselyn
1941.185
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 Silver watch Accession Number 1941.143
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1941.144
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1941.145
Title Brooch Accession Number 1941.146
Title Coral bracelet Accession Number 1941.185
Title Jet cross Accession Number 1941.186
Title Accession Number Carte de Visite of donor as a child by W.R. Hawkes of Boston, MA
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