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Pair of Bracelets

John Carlin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two gold bracelets, one above the other. Both have a central oval portrait. The top bracelet's portrait is of a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a light-colored top. The bottom bracelet's portrait is of a woman with long, dark hair, wearing a dark-colored top. Both bracelets have a gold band with a patterned design. The bottom bracelet has two small chains hanging from it. The background is light gray. The bracelets are by John Carlin and titled "Pair of Bracelets".

Artwork Details

Date
1840
Medium
Gold, watercolor on ivory, hair
Culture
American
Dimensions
578 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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