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  • Rhinestone drip necklace worn by Ophelia DeVore

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
    Date
    mid 20th century
    Medium
    rhinestones and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 41 1/2 x 3/8 in. (105.4 x 1 cm)
    Description
    A rhinestone drip necklace worn by Ophelia DeVore. The necklace is made from three long strands of small square silver settings with clear faceted rhinestones. The three strands are connected to each other at the center, but not at the ends. The necklace does not close, but is worn with the connected center at the back neck and the loose strands dangling in front.
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
    Object number
    2011.25.6.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd525ea2865-0e78-4ac5-9258-6fb6e604ed6c
  • Necklace from the Acapulco Black Film Festival

    Subject of
    American Black Film Festival, American, founded 1997
    Date
    2000
    Medium
    sterling silver
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Overall): 11 7/16 × 1 1/16 × 1/4 in. (29 × 2.7 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (2019.55.5a): 1 11/16 × 1 1/16 × 1/4 in. (4.3 × 2.7 × 0.6 cm)
    L x W (2019.55.5b): 20 3/16 × 3/16 in. (51.2 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A sterling silver pendant (2019.55.5a) with chain (2019.55.5b) from the Acapulco Black Film Festival (ABFF) held in 2000.
    2019.55.5a: The pendent is oval shaped and depicts a cutout of the ABFF logo. The ABFF logo resembles a stylized half rayed-sun with a half of an eye at the center and a film strip at the bottom. The year of the festival is printed in molded text on the film strip that reads [2000]. The back of the pendant is smooth with a single stamp that reads [[S]TERLI[NG]].
    2019.55.5b: The chain is a twenty (20) inch, sterling silver, rope chain. Stamped on each end of the chain is the text [925/ ITALY and Az].
    Place used
    Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Place made
    Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Italy, Europe
    Classification
    Adornment
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Film
    Holidays and festivals
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jeff and Nicole Friday
    Object number
    2019.55.5ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51a3fae61-b43c-4e0f-aebc-8856b614b787
  • Gold filigree necklace worn by Ophelia DeVore

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
    Date
    early 1950s
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    L x W: 17 x 4 in. (43.2 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    Gold metal filigree necklace worn by Ophelia DeVore. The necklace consists of two (2) rounded panels at the center front, one longer and placed above the shorter one. Below the short panel is a rectangular panel with long chains hanging below it that end with a large metal bead. At each side of the top largest panel are four chains that extend to the center back neck where they are joined to half-circle metal pieces. A clip at the opposite sides of the half-circles fastens them together.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
    Object number
    2011.25.1.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55784931d-6786-4fd5-b2e7-03aced71c6ed
  • Double stranded faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    beads, metal, and string
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 7/8 x 17 1/4 x 5/16 in. (7.3 x 43.8 x 0.8 cm)
    Description
    Double-stranded white faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The strands are attached at the back to a metal flower-shaped pressure clasp.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.51.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd594d07742-77af-467b-a551-0948bbcfcc94
  • Pink beaded necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Miriam Haskell, founded 1926
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    metal and glass
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 8 x 12 1/4 x 3/4 in. (20.3 x 31.1 x 1.9 cm)
    Description
    Pink and white necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The center front of the necklace has a large metal triangular piece with scrollwork design, which is hidden from view by an oval shaped pink and white striped element set into a metal frame with pink rhinestones around the rim. Three (3) cone shaped pink and white beads dangle below it. On either side of the oval element, which is set diagonally rather than vertical or horizontal, is a pink beaded flower with metal leaves. Three (3) strands of pink beads extend from either side of the central element, ending with a metal flower decorated with pink beads. A short length of beads extends from one end, with a metal clasp on the other to fasten around it. The maker's name is engraved on the reverse of the clasp.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.79.2
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd535eb3311-334a-420a-b717-595f9dd997cb
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    Lanyard worn by Baba Chuck

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Davis, Charles Rudolph, American, 1937 - 2017
    Date
    late 20th-early 21st century
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    synthetic fiber and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Overall with pendant): 23 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 7/16 in. (60 × 8.3 × 1.1 cm)
    H x W x D (Doubled and attached to pendant at bail): 16 15/16 × 7/16 × 7/16 in. (43 × 1.1 × 1.1 cm)
    H x W x D (Full length): 33 7/8 × 7/16 × 7/16 in. (86 × 1.1 × 1.1 cm)
    Description
    A lanyard necklace attached to a large Africa-shaped pendant (A2018.98.1.2.1) worn by dancer Charles Rudolph Davis, also known as Baba Chuck. The lanyard is black and is constructed from round braided nylon. The lanyard is attached to the pendant by two (2) lanyard hooks clipped to the bail of the pendant. The silver toned landyard hooks are looped through the ends of each hook and the loops are held in place with silver toned metal crimps.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Dr. Baba Chuck Davis Archive
    Classification
    Archival Collections
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    African diaspora
    Fashion
    Identity
    Modern dance
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ngoma & Normadien Woolbright in memory of Dr. Chuck Davis
    Object number
    A2018.98.1.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58fc44a75-dd2f-4a9e-91ac-4c1e8e273604
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    Necklace associated with the Boa Morte sisterhood of Cachoeira

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Date
    19th - 20th century
    Medium
    brass (alloy)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 20 × 3 × 5/8 in. (50.8 × 7.6 × 1.6 cm)
    L: 42 in. (106.7 cm)
    Description
    A 42-inch long gold-colored chain link necklace with no clasp. All of the links are approximately the same size and are slightly concave in shape. Each link has a visible soldered seam. The links are arranged in an alternating pattern of patterned links and plain links. The patterned links are decorated with hammered dots. The patterns vary between randomly spaced large dots, symmetrical rows of dots, or dots fully covering the link. The necklace is lightweight, possibly brass.
    Place used
    Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil, Latin America, South America
    Classification
    Religious and Sacred Objects
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    African diaspora
    Beauty culture
    Clothing and dress
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jessica B. Harris
    Object number
    2014.210.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b38a578a-a228-4e77-86d1-aaf1884ff03d
  • Rhinestone choker worn by Ophelia DeVore

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
    Date
    1959
    Medium
    rhinestones, metal, and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W (each): 15 × 1/2 in. (38.1 × 1.3 cm)
    Description
    Rhinestone choker necklace worn by Ophelia DeVore. The necklace consists of two (2) chains of clear faceted rhinestones set into black plastic. A metal hook is at one end and a silver toned short chain ending in a clear faceted rhinestone is at the other, with the hook fastening through the chain to close.
    Place used
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
    Object number
    2011.25.3.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5787a5ea1-8691-423d-9274-fb19c161fa1c
  • Coin from the 1968 Olympics attached to a chain and worn by Tommie Smith

    Issued by
    Mexican Mint, Mexican, founded 1535
    Worn by
    Smith, Tommie, American, born 1944
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    silver and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 16 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 1/8 in. (41.9 × 3.8 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    This commemorative 25 peso coin attached to a chain necklace was worn by Tommie Smith during a medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. The front of the coin has a central symbol of a person in Native dress playing a traditional Mexican game called ollamaliztli. Text around the rim reads "JUEGOS DE LA XIX OLIMPIADA MEXICO 1968" with the five Olympic coins at the bottom of the rim. The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of Mexico, an eagle standing on a prickly pear cactus while eating a rattlesnake. Text around the upper half of the rim reads "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS" with "25 / PESOS" at the proper left center rim and "LEY/ 0720" at the proper right center rim. The coin is attached to a long metal chain link so that the front side faces correctly while the back side faces upside down.
    Place used
    Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Place made
    Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    commemoratives
    necklaces
    coins
    Topic
    Black power
    Civil rights
    Olympics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.231.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59271fc10-0601-4685-b6a9-5cb2cb5c875c
  • Green faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    beads, wire, rhinestones, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5/8 x 21 1/8 x 5/8 in. (1.6 x 53.7 x 1.6 cm)
    Description
    Light green faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The necklace has a single strand with the beads at the front center larger than the rest. These larger beads are separated by metal spacers with clear rhinestones around the rims. A short silver chain link extends from one end with one (1) pearl bead at the tip. The chain fastens to the opposite end into a metal clip.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.51.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51b9a333c-adf9-4ce8-9ef9-99fa64045943
  • Clear beaded necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    plastic and string
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1/2 x 20 5/16 x 1/2 in. (1.3 x 51.6 x 1.3 cm)
    Description
    Clear beaded necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The necklace is a single continues strand of clear faceted plastic beads in varying shapes and sizes, with the larger beads concentrated near the center front. The strand has no break or fastener, it slips over the wearer's head.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.56
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57e65cd12-a421-40bf-b47a-34ff937ca71f
  • Necklace for The Wiz costume worn by André De Shields

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Designed by
    Holder, Geoffrey, Trinidadian American, 1930 - 2014
    Worn by
    De Shields, André, American, born 1946
    Date
    1975
    Medium
    string (fiber product) with rhinestone and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 × 7 1/2 × 1/2 in. (27.9 × 19.1 × 1.3 cm)
    Description
    Necklace from The Wiz costume ensemble worn by André De Shields in the original 1975 Broadway production. Silver rope chain of large circular and oval clear rhinestones. The chain forms a circle and a medallion hands from the same rope at the center with a large square emerald rhinestone at the center. The emerald rhinestone is surrounded by eight petal shaped clear rhinestones. The necklace closes with a hook-and -eye catch.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Entertainers
    Musical Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
    Object number
    2018.1.3.7.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f4dfe54-ed45-4457-a742-3db53fdcceea
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    Pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    pearls and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5/16 x 15 x 5/16 in. (0.8 x 38.1 x 0.8 cm)
    Description
    Single strand pearl necklace that closes with a metal tab insert fastener.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.51.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a837aa63-d11e-4ee8-b9ab-d03b71ec9857
  • "Lady Day" necklace

    Created by
    Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
    Date
    ca. 1971
    Medium
    silver and glass
    Dimensions
    Archives: 7.8Feet (0.1Meters)
    H x W x D (Lady Day necklace): 7 1/16 × 4 1/8 × 1 3/16 in. (18 × 10.5 × 3 cm)
    Caption
    Like Smith’s ‘Baker’ Cuff was named in honor of Josephine Baker, this necklace has Billie Holiday, often called Lady Day, as its namesake. Smith did not have a habit of naming his individual pieces, but his partner, Charles Russell, designated names for many of the designs years after Smith’s death.
    Russell may have been inspired by Smith’s love of jazz and connections to Holiday when naming this piece. An abiding jazz aficionado, jazz was one of the inspirations for Smith’s work. He liked to attend live jazz performances in Harlem and collected record albums by his favorite artists. Smith began his career working as an apprentice to modernist jewelry designer, Winifred Mason Chenet, who counted Billie Holiday among her high profile clientele. Holiday wore pieces likely designed by Smith in a December 1946 Ebony magazine article about Mason and her work.
    Description
    A silver collar-style necklace composed of two separate semi-circular metal pieces conjoined by a metal connector clasp set with a marble of clear and gold glass. The connector clasp allows for the bottom semi-circular portion to move freely while the piece is worn.
    The artist has no mark engraved into this particular piece.
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Art Smith Archive
    Classification
    Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
    Archival Collections
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Art
    Craftsmanship
    Design
    Fashion
    Ornamentation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
    Object number
    A2018.110.1.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of Art Smith. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54e1c934e-4d19-4c0a-aaea-ad0ef91f0f00
  • Faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    beads, metal, and string
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3/8 x 30 5/8 x 3/8 in. (1 x 77.8 x 1 cm)
    Description
    Faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The necklace has a single strand of off-white faux pearl beads that closes in the back with a silver metal clasp.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.51.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5685d6455-f486-4313-b9db-02dd0131b019
  • "Niggy" necklace owned by Saul Williams

    Designed by
    Eshani, Melody, American
    Owned by
    Williams, Saul, American, born 1972
    Date
    2007
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 1/4 × 3 15/16 × 1/2 in. (28.6 × 10 × 1.3 cm)
    Description
    Necklace featuring the word [Niggy] in cursive-style letters. "Niggy" is made of a light blue plastic with red pigment on top. Word is on a black plastic background, shaped around the letters. At either end of the word is a small plastic circle where the metal necklace attaches. Metal portion of necklace is a chain with clasp at the top for closure.
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Identity
    Language
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Saul Williams
    Object number
    2014.188.4
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55bb0ada5-23f1-443a-8338-36234c7b5fc2
  • Long yellow faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    beads, metal, and string
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5/16 x 23 11/16 x 5/16 in. (0.8 x 60.2 x 0.8 cm)
    Description
    Long yellow faux pearl necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The beads are larger at the center front, becoming smaller along each end. There is a metal clasp at the center back.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.51.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ab73173f-418f-4201-9750-705fe3c003ed
  • Rhinestone necklace with floral elements from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    metal and rhinestones
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 x 16 7/8 x 3/16 in. (7.6 x 42.9 x 0.5 cm)
    Description
    Rhinestone necklace with floral elements from Mae's Millinery Shop. The necklace is made from a single strand of clear rhinestones, with a three-petal rhinestone flower at each end. It does not have a closure method, but hangs from the neck with the flower elements at the front.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.50.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55b758ffa-6a75-41d3-baf2-f98e9f3bd9de
  • Public Enemy crosshairs logo necklace owned by Chuck D

    Manufactured by
    Winterland Productions, American, 1978 - 2001
    Owned by
    Chuck D, American, born 1960
    Subject of
    Public Enemy, American, founded 1982
    Chuck D, American, born 1960
    Terminator X, American, born 1966
    Flavor Flav, American, born 1959
    Professor Griff, American, born 1960
    Date
    ca.1990
    Medium
    cardboard, plastic, cord
    Dimensions
    L x W (L x W x Diameter x Depth): 17 x 3 7/16 x 3 7/16 x 3/8 in. (43.2 x 8.7 x 8.7 x 0.9 cm)
    Description
    A black and white Public Enemy necklace. The necklace is made up of a circular medallion with a black cord. The front of medallion has a design of a target over the silhouette of a man. The medallion appears to be made of cardboard covered in a white faux leather material with black plastic lacing around the outer edge. The target, silhouette, and border on front are black plastic. Black text on back reads "Winterland / productions / ROCK EXPRESS ® / TM LA. ART/CELEBRITY T'S · HAYWARD, CA · (415) 732-0946."
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
    Object number
    2013.149.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58ffbfc9d-e608-46e8-a64a-6abe460b8913
  • Amber rhinestone necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    Medium
    metal and rhinestones
    Dimensions
    H x W: 1 9/16 x 15 1/2 in. (4 x 39.4 cm)
    Description
    Amber rhinestone necklace from Mae's Millinery Shop. The short necklace consists of a row of small amber rhinestones set into interlocked metal. Three (3) large teardrop faceted amber rhinestones are placed at the front center, with the middle one being slightly larger. They are surrounded by a row of the small rhinestones set into the metal. Two (2) dark amber faceted rhinestones dangle in between the large ones. The necklace closes at the back with a hook that fastens over the larger rhinestone at the opposite end.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    necklaces
    Topic
    Beauty culture
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
    Object number
    2016.48.78.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd505011ec1-7c24-4205-9df0-09c549f18f1e

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