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1960.7.1.7

Single bead of polished jet. The bead is in the shape of a long thin rectangle, perforated at two points across the width to allow it to be strung. The bead is flat on the underside and convex on the upper surface.

1960.7.1.7

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Collection type
Object
Description
Single bead of polished jet. The bead is in the shape of a long thin rectangle, perforated at two points across the width to allow it to be strung. The bead is flat on the underside and convex on the upper surface.
Long description
The bead was probably intended to be made up into a necklace or bracelet to be worn during mourning. [MdeA 21/2/2002]
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
Width: max 3 mm, Length: max 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1960.7.1.7

Search terms: Commemoration, Death, Bead, Ornament, Neck Ornament, Arm Ornament

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