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1957

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Parure (Pair Of Bracelets, Pair Of Earrings, Locket)

This is a Parure (Pair of bracelets, pair of earrings, locket). It is dated ca. 1850 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is tortoiseshell and silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Emily H. Chauncey. It is credited Gift of Emily H. Chauncey.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a,b bracelets): 3.6 x 6.1 x 5.5 cm (1 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/16 in.) H x W x D (c, brooch): 8 x 4 x 2 cm (3 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 13/16 in.) H x W x D (d,e earrings): 3.8 x 0.2 cm (1 1/2 x 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Parure (Pair Of Bracelets, Pair Of Earrings, Locket); tortoiseshell and silver; H x W x D (a,b bracelets): 3.6 x 6.1 x 5.5 cm (1 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/16 in.) H x W x D (c, brooch): 8 x 4 x 2 cm (3 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 13/16 in.) H x W x D (d,e earrings): 3.8 x 0.2 cm (1 1/2 x 1/16 in.); Gift of Emily H. Chauncey; 1957-184-1-a/e

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