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Bracelet

Object number2015.15.9

Date1945

OriginNew Guinea

MediumMetal

Credit LineGift of Robert Fisher

DescriptionSilver and metal coin bracelet. The bracelet is made of eight metal circular coin pieces that are attached by metal chain links. The coins start small and gradually grow larger toward the middle of the bracelet. Six of the coins have the same depiction on them. Starting from the left of the bracelet, the first coin has a chain link on the right and a clasp on the left. The depiction is that of a partially curved object. There are symbols in a circle surrounding the object. The next coin to the right has an eagle with its wings fully extended. To the right of that pieces is a circular flower symbol. The next piece has a larger flower with an ivy plant. To the right of this coin is the exact same coin depiction. Continuing right the next coin is the exact same as the first eagle depiction. The next coin depicts the same flower symbol as the second coin depicted. The last piece on the right has a depiction of a snow topped mountain. There is a clasp at the right of this coin. Each piece has a border made of dots along the edge. It has a V-shaped end and a cuff that must hold the far left clap together to make a complete bracelet. On the backside the coins are concave.Dimensions0.187 x 0.75 x 7.5 in. (0.5 x 1.9 x 19.1 cm)
Historical NotesPart of a collection that documents the Fisher, Keltz, and Kenyon families. The majority of the collection is related to the WWII service of brothers Walt and Robert Fisher. Robert Fisher served in the Pacific theater, particularly in the Philippines. Robert Fisher met his future wife, Elizabeth Kenyon at a camp, she was a Red Cross volunteer. They were married after the war.

Previous owner Elizabeth Kenyon

Related person Robert H. Fisher

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