Bracelet, Medallion, and Letter, 1275-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392407

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artifacts
Early American
Bracelet, Medallion, and Letter, 1275-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artifacts
    - Early American

Description

The image depicts a bracelet with a series of coiled links and a decorative central element. Beside the bracelet is a medallion showing a profile of a person and some inscriptions. There is also a letter with faint handwriting visible, all positioned against a backdrop of printed text and illustrations of a building. It was photographed at Mrs. Wilmer's in Baltimore.

Details

Descriptive Terms

medallions (medals)
bracelets (jewelry)
lettering pieces
antique paper
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2237

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025181
B-Series negative 1275-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.003.001.1275-B

Places

Baltimore (Baltimore Independent City, Maryland)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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