Bead Watch Chain
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Avery family
American
MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1830-1840
MediumHand-woven glass beads, cotton thread, and gold-tone, non-ferrous metal clasp
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 25 3/4 x 1/2in. (65.4 x 1.3cm)
Credit LineGift of the estate of Amos Geer Avery
DescriptionWoman's watch chain, woven on a bead loom with clear glass beads. The design of pink roses and blue flowers is scattered along the length of the chain. The inscription, "A FRIEND TO YOU CONSTANT AND TRUE", is worked in blue beads. The chain fastens with a gold-tone metal, barrel-shaped, pinched hook clasp.
Object number1998.80.21
Subject Terms
On View
Not on view1950-1970
about 1894-1898
about 1888
about 1887
1950-1965