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Watch Chain

Date

1830-1840

GUSN

GUSN-102394

Description

Flat pink glass bead chain with looped edge, gold colored metal barrel shaped clasp.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fobs
accessories
watches
glass (material)
CHAIN, WATCH

Additional Identification Number

1845

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

American

Dimensions

1/2 in (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1927.901

Reference Notes

For more information on beaded chains see Bassett, Lynne Zacek. "Woven Bead Chains of the 1830s," "The Magazine Antiques." (December 1995): 798-807.

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