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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
- 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
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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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donna Limerick
- Object number
- 2016.48.79.2
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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 ViewCulture/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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
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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 ViewCommunity/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
- 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
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"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
- 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.
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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
- 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
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"Niggy" necklace owned by Saul Williams
- Designed by
- Eshani, Melody, American
- Owned by
- Williams, Saul, American, born 1972
- Date
- 2007
- On ViewCulture/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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
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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
- 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