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Source Description
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.
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Document identity
localId
10989
label
Bracelet in the Form of a Snake
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
id
10989
sourceUrl
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object
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normalized
title
Bracelet in the Form of a Snake
description
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
Sara D. Redmond [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1979, by gift.
date
ca. 1840-1850
citationUrl
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CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
bracelets
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1
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1
source
import
dimensionsRaw
2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm) (d.)
Source extras
med
human hair, gold, gemstones
creator_ids
6197
collection_ids
EAN
JWL
exhibition_ids
2513
2066
Single page context
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1
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0
type
photo
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9f80311f11ed3041