- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Single bead of polished jet. The bead is roughly 'S'-shaped and perforated at two points to allow it to be strung. The bead was probably intended to be made up into a necklace or bracelet to be worn during mourning. [MdeA 21/2/2002]
- Geographical reference
- England
- Person
- Maker Unknown Maker
- Field collector Miss J. Watters
- Field collector Patience Watters
- PRM source Miss J. Watters
- PRM source Patience Watters
- Date / Period
- Date made: 1800-1899
- Date collected
- By 1960
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1960
- Materials and processes
- Material Jet, Process Polished, Process Perforated, Process Carved
- Dimensions
- Length: max 23 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1960.7.1.4
Search terms: Commemoration, Death, Bead, Ornament, Neck Ornament, Arm Ornament