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Bracelet in the Form of a Snake
ca. 1840-1850
Sentimentality and symbolism pervade much of early Victorian design. Serpent forms were common designs used in rings and bracelets, as coiled snakes symbolized eternity and commitment.
This bracelet is made from human hair in a basket-weave pattern, with gold clasps representing a snake's head on each end. The eyes are gems, possibly rubies or garnets.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
Sara D. Redmond [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1979, by gift.
Exhibitions
| 2008 | Sonya Clark: Loose Strands, Tight Knots. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. 2008. |
| 1979-1980 | Jewelry - Ancient to Modern. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Geographies
United Kingdom, England (Place of Origin)
Measurements
2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm) (d.)
Credit Line
Gift of Sara D. Redmond, 1979
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
57.2059