Related person
Josephine Frederica Van Beuren
Bracelet
1850-1900
PossiblyNew York
Place madeUnited States, North America
Hair, gold, glass, daguerreotype
Overall: 4 x 3 1/4 x 3/8 in. ( 10.2 x 8.3 x 1 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Richard H. Reeve, 1960
INV.12511a
This bracelet belonged to Josephine Frederica Van Beuren, connected with the Van Beuren House formerly on West 14th Street in New York City. The locket contains a daguerreotype of an unidentified man.
DescriptionBrown woven hair bracelet with gold clasp fastener / locket, safety chain and charms; the bracelet is tubular with medallion shaped fittings at the ends and locket / clasp, all with scroll and floral design; locket has daguerreotype of a man inside beneath glass; the safety chain has two woven hair charms with metal fittings, one is in the form of a cross, the other is in the form of an acorn; inscription on reverse of locket / clasp.MarkingsEngraved at center, reverse of locket / clasp: "J.F.V.B."
ClassificationsJEWELRY
