Hair Watch Cord

Name/Title

Hair Watch Cord

Entry/Object ID

JJA.1938.1200

Description

This is a long woven cord or necklace made with dark human hair said to be Lucy Audubon's hair and was made as a gift for John James. The cord has a gold cylindrical clasp, with other smaller metal tubes, possibly joining two sections, throughout.

Collection

L. S. Tyler Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1850

Notes

Date: 1800-1850

Lexicon

Search Terms

* Personal Artifacts, Jewelry, Necklaces, Hair

Dimensions

Height

24-1/2 in

Material

Gold, Metal, Human hair