Watch Chain
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George A. Bradley
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.On View
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