Chatelaine Piece, Hand

Title: Chatelaine Piece, Hand
Description: Charm for chatelaine in the form of a small black hand with gold bracelet. The hand holds a small gold flower in its palm. This is most likely a piece of mourning jewelry. The hand is often a mourning symbol in victorian jewelry in memory of husband or sweetheart.
Creator: Unknown
Created: ca. 1830–1920
Dimensions: 5.1 x 1.9 cm (2 x 3/4 inches)
Style: Victorian See all items with this value
Material: wood See all items with this value; gold See all items with this value
Repository: Smithsonian Institution See all items with this value