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Bracelet, Charm

Object number2021.147.6

MediumMetal; Silver Sterling silver; Plastic; Paint; Enamel(?) or Gemstone(?)

Credit LineEstate of Linda Dickerson

DescriptionChild's or young adult's metal charm bracelet. Eighteen charms, from clasp end: crate of oranges, trolley, whale, bird, whistle, circle with Christmas tree, Christmas tree, British guard in booth, cat, three-leaf clover, cat, shoe, rabbit, Santa Claus, dove, circle with cake(?) in center, bridge, circle with New York City skyline, and Scottie dog. Gray metal links and spring-lock clasp at one end.DimensionsLength x Width x Depth: 7 x 1.25 x 0.375 in. (17.8 x 3.2 x 1 cm)
InscriptionsSome of the charms have text:
Crate of oranges has "FLORIDA" on the side;
Trolley has "S.F." on side;
Circle with Christmas tree has "Xmas" on the front and "Ellie / 12-25-72" on the back;
Bridge has "PITTSBURG" [sic] on the underside; and
Circle with New York City skyline has text on front at bottom "NEW YORK / CITY".
MarksSome of the charms have text:
Whale has "B / STER" on underside;
Bird has "SILVER" on underside;
Whistle has "WELLS / STER / [logo]" on top;
Circle with Christmas tree has "[logo] / STERLING" on the back;
Christmas tree has "STERLING" on the underside;
Three-leaf clover has maker text on the back of each lobe that is difficult to decipher;
Dove has "[logo with "JA" / STER]" on the back;
Circle with cake(?) at center has "STERLING [logo]" on the back; and
Circle with New York City skyline has text on the back "STERLING".
Historical NotesThis charm bracelet belonged to Linda Dickerson.

Previous owner Linda A. Dickerson (1961 - 2020)

Related institution Carnegie Mellon University