Bracelet

Name/Title

Bracelet

Entry/Object ID

1937.5.2

Description

Bracelet consisting of an intricately crocheted band and a jeweled clasp. The band is crocheted from several strands of straight, dark brown human hair. The clasp consists of a large, clear glass gem between two etched, gold-plated band caps. One cap attaches with a hinge, and the other attaches with an inserted tab. The back of the claps is engraved with the initials "LPF".

Context

Likely worn by Goldie Grace Ellis of Montpelier, Vermont, in memory of her sister, Lena Edna Fuller, who died in infancy. While the hair in the bracelet is certainly from an adult, both hair and completed jewelry could be purchased commercially.

Acquisition

Accession

1937.5

Source or Donor

Ellis, Grace (1897-1963)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1875

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Bracelet

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Jewelry

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Body Adornments

Nomenclature Class

Adornment

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

5/8 in

Material

Hair, Glass, Gold

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Fuller, Lena Edna (1875-1876)

Person or Organization

Ellis, Goldie Grace (1880-1954)

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America