Collection Highlights
A Song for the times, or John Brown
Date:
1860-1870
Object Number:
LIB.SY.B1860.104
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelet
Object Number:
1936.792
Date:
1858
Medium:
Metal, chalcedony, malechite, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 5/8 in. ( 1.3 x 4.8 x 1.6 cm )
Marks:
engraved: reverse of inlay: "ABC / Jan. 1, 1858"
Description:
Band bracelet with chalcedony and malachite flower inlayed on enamel, set in bezel; engraved elongated arabesques with garden carpet design flank each side of the inlay; the band is adjustable with three key hole shaped perforations at one end and a head which slides into the perforations at the opposite end.
Gallery Label:
This bracelet belonged to Angeline Burr Corse, daughter of Israel Corse Jr. (1819-1885) and Catharine Ketchum Corse, his second wife. Angeline was the donor's mother in law.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lena Cadwalader Evans
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
