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Bracelet

Dateca. 1790

OriginEngland (probably)

Mediumgold, coral, linen thread, gilt thread, hair, glass

DimensionsL OA: 7 3/4"; Clasp L: 3/4"; W: 11/16"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Elizabeth Scully Sanders

Object number1972-187

DescriptionBracelet: 4 strands of coral; gold clasp with woven hair and initials "E.W." in gold thread under faceted glass.
Markings"EW" in gold thread under glass over woven hair.
ProvenanceTradition of ownership by Elizabeth Wormeley (1785-1816) daughter of Ralph Wormeley of Rosegill, Middlesex County, Virginia
Ex Coll: Mrs. Willam B. Sanders, Alexandria, VA