Chain

Object/Artifact

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Historic Stonington

Name/Title

Chain

Entry/Object ID

2013.038.001

Description

*Hand woven black and white bead chain "S Saunder.... Stonington March 26..."; very fragile; 56 inches long; intricate geometric patterns. Per note included "For Edwin Davis Hawke. This long hand woven bead chain was made to wear around the neck and atttach to the watch. This was a gift to my grandfather Samuel Saunders, while he was working as a ship;s carpenter at Stonington, Conn. The dates woven in chain are March 26th 1833. Given to Edwin by Aunt Carrie Griggs."

Made/Created

Date made

1833