Collection Highlights
Tammany Bank
Date:
ca. 1875
Object Number:
1937.1237
Medium:
Iron, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bracelet and necklace clasp
Object Number:
Z.2180a-c
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Glass, metal, string
Dimensions:
overall (bracelet, fastened): 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 2 1/8 in. ( 1 x 4.8 x 5.4 cm )
overall (clasp): 1/4 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. ( 0
Marks:
engraved: obverse of bracelet clasp, reverse of necklace clasp: "MEB"
Description:
Child's bracelet and necklace clasp (broken set); bracelet has 11 strands of blue glass beads and metal clasp fastener with "MEB" engraved across obverse; clasp is studded on obverse and has "MEB" engraved across reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Irene M. and Emily L. Braman, 1947
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
