Watch chain

mid-19th century

Chain of three strands made of human hair (brown) twisted together; gold mountings at either end and in center; hook at one end, clasp at the other.

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Details

Title: Watch chain
Date Created: mid-19th century
Location Created: USA
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Hair, gold
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Gustav E. Kissel

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