Related person Sophia A. Turner

Bracelet

1846

Place madeUnited States, North America

orEurope

Hair, gold

Overall: 1/4 × 7 1/8 × 1 in. (0.6 × 18.1 × 2.5 cm)

Gift of Helen M. Turner, 1918

INV.12509e

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.

DescriptionKnotted 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.

MarkingsEngraved at center of clasp: "SAT 1846"

ClassificationsJEWELRY