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Gift of Mrs. John Pelot  1946.9.0  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Watch Chain
Gift of Mrs. John Pelot 1946.9.0 © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Watch Chain

Date1856
MediumWood, brass, gold
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John Pelot
Description[Watch chain of rustic chunks of wood from the Charter Oak added to short brass chain. ]
Object number1946.9.0
NotesHistorical Note: According to family history, George A. Bradley was riding by on horseback when the Charter Oak blew down. He picked up a piece of wood and had it made into a watch chain, fob, and cuff links and gave one set to each of his sons.
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