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{
    "localId": "10989",
    "label": "Bracelet in the Form of a Snake",
    "core": "obj",
    "dtoType": "object",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/57.2059"
}

{
    "id": "10989",
    "sourceUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/57.2059",
    "contentType": "object",
    "stage": "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": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/57.2059",
    "rightsUri": "CC0",
    "language": "en",
    "genreSpecific": [
        "bracelets"
    ],
    "iiifBase": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PL7_57.2059_Fnt_BW_C79.jpg",
    "thumbnailUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PL7_57.2059_Fnt_BW_C79.jpg",
    "largeImageUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PL7_57.2059_Fnt_BW_C79.jpg",
    "imageCount": 1,
    "pageCount": 1,
    "source": "import",
    "dimensionsRaw": "2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm) (d.)"
}

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    "med": "human hair, gold, gemstones",
    "creator_ids": [
        "6197"
    ],
    "collection_ids": [
        "EAN",
        "JWL"
    ],
    "exhibition_ids": [
        "2513",
        "2066"
    ]
}

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    "seq": 1,
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    "type": "photo",
    "url": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/raw/PL7_57.2059_Fnt_BW_C79.jpg",
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