Watch Chain
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George A. Bradley
Date1856
MediumWood, brass, gold
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John Pelot
DescriptionWatch 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.On View
Not on view
1890-1918