Bracelet of 10 changed coins joined by single loops, c. 1880s

Name/Title

Bracelet of 10 changed coins joined by single loops, c. 1880s

Entry/Object ID

1989.21.4

Description

Acc. No. 89.21.4 Subject Category: Fashion accessories, Jewelry Date or Period: C. 1880’s Object: Bracelet Description: Bracelet consisting of 10 coins (9 American) that are pierced and joined by single loops. One side of each coin has had the pattern buffed out and replaced with finely engraved initials. Hook & eye type catch. Size: L-7 inches. History of Object: Friendship bracelet that originally belonged to Mrs. Fred Linderman (nee Mary Francis Thorton). Mrs. Linderman was a member of a pioneer family of Alameda. She had the bracelet as a young girl. Acquired from: Mabel Kollmyer Date: 9-16-1989