Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelet
Object Number:
INV.12509e
Date:
1846
Medium:
Hair, gold
Dimensions:
overall: 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 1 in.
Marks:
engraved: center of clasp: "SAT 1846"
Description:
Knotted hairwork bracelet with gold clasp fastener with fittings for safety chain (missing); a row of spiral design runs the center of the bracelet, flanked by rows of herringbone design; the clasp and fittings are engraved with acanthus leaves, inscription on obverse.
Gallery Label:
According to a note found with this bracelet, it belonged to Sophie A. Turner of Brooklyn, New York, sister in law to John Pintard's granddaughter, Helen M. Davidson.
Credit Line:
Gift of Helen M. Turner, 1918
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
