Collection Highlights
Subway controller
Date:
1904
Object Number:
1922.103
Medium:
Silver, steel, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelet
Object Number:
Z.2271.5
Date:
1800-1880
Medium:
Hair, metal, glass
Dimensions:
overall (as found): 3/8 x 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. ( 1 x 1.3 x 9.2 cm )
Description:
Dark brown hairwork bracelet (mourning?) with metal clasp fastener; hair woven to resemble bobbin tulle with plaited outer edges; oculus on face of clasp shows tightly woven hair beneath beveled glass.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
