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Anthracite coal heart-shaped pendant attributed to C. Edgar Patience
- Created by
- C. Edgar Patience, American, 1906 - 1972
- Designed by
- Patience, Harry Brazier, American, 1877 - 1926
- Medium
- anthracite, pyrite, and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3/16 × 1 × 1 1/4 in. (0.5 × 2.5 × 3.1 cm)
- Type
- pendants (jewelry)
- Place collected
- Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1969
- Description
- This heart-shaped pendant carved from anthracite coal is attributed to C. Edgar Patience from a design by his father Harry Brazier Patience. A design of inlaid pyrite of a circle with four (4) small leaves, two on each side of the circle, is placed on the front of the pendant. The reverse of the pendant is plain with the numbers "1969" engraved across it. A length of wire is attached around the sides of the pendant, coming to a loop at the center top so the pendant can be attached to a necklace.
- Topic
- African American
- Art
- Beauty culture
- Craftsmanship
- Folklife
- Ornamentation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Dr. Juanita Patience Moss and descendants
- Object number
- 2016.70.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Harry Brazier Patience
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- Classification
- Adornment
- Exhibition
- A Century in the Making
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C X06
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pocket watch likely carried by Matthew Henson in 1908-1909 Arctic expedition
- Manufactured by
- American Watch Company
- Used by
- Henson, Matthew A., American, 1866 - 1955
- Subject of
- Henson, Matthew A., American, 1866 - 1955
- Peary, Robert E., American, 1856 - 1920
- Medium
- nickel , metal and glass
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 3/4 in. (8.3 × 5.7 × 1.9 cm)
- Type
- pocket watches
- Place used
- North Pole, Arctic
- Greenland, Cape Morris Jessup, North and Central America
- Place made
- Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1888-1889; inscribed 1908 or 1909
- Caption
- An engraved watch that is believed to be the watch carried by Matthew Henson (1866-1955) on his exploration of the North Pole along with Adm. Robert E. Peary from July 6, 1908 to April 23, 1909. Henson is an iconic figure among American pioneering explorers. During the 1908-09 expedition led by Admiral Peary (whom he assisted on several Arctic expeditions over a 20-year period), Henson became the first man to reach the North Pole. For his achievements, Henson received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1944. In 2000, the National Geographic Society awarded Henson the Hubbard Metal – its highest award.
- Description
- This pocket watch belonged to Matthew Henson and is engraved with his initials. The watch is silver in color and the words [R.E. PEARY / NORTH POLE / EXPEDITION / 1908] are engraved on the front in an Edwardian style. Henson's initials [M.A. HENSON] are engraved on the side. The watch has a white face with black hands and roman numerals. The watchmaker's name [Am. Watch Co. / WALTHAM] is printed in the top center of the face. The inside of the watch is engraved with the watchmaker's name [American Waltham Watch Co.] and the serial number [3639616].
- Topic
- African American
- Men
- Nature
- Science
- Technology
- United States--History--1865-1921
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.31
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Adornment
- Tools and Equipment-Personal use
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Textured bow tie worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 1/4 × 4 3/4 × 3/4 in. (5.7 × 12.1 × 1.9 cm)
- Type
- tuxedoes
- bow ties
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Tuxedo bow tie from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The black bow tie has a textured fabric. The reverse has a metal tie clip engraved with [ORMOND RUST RESIST].
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Tuxedo studs worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- pearl, metal
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 1/2 × 3/8 in. (1.3 × 0.9 cm)
- Type
- studs (buttons)
- tuxedoes
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Four (4) matching tuxedo studs from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The studs have a flat metal base and a smaller decorative top. The top has grey pearl inlay.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.8a-d
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Single cuff link worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- metal, pearl
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 9/16 in. (1.5 cm)
- Type
- cuff links
- tuxedoes
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Cuff link from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The single cuff link has a decorative top with grey pearl inlay.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.9.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pair of cuff links worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- metal, pearl
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 9/16 in. (1.5 cm)
- Type
- cuff links
- tuxedoes
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Cuff links from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The cuff links have a circular top and a rectangular toggle at the bottom to secure through the shirt cuffs. The decorative top has grey pearl inlay. One bottom toggle has a decorative center ridge while the other has a linear border.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.12.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Satin bow tie worn by Eugene Allen
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- Allen, Eugene, American, 1919 - 2010
- Medium
- satin, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 1/8 × 4 5/8 × 1 in. (5.4 × 11.7 × 2.5 cm)
- Type
- tuxedoes
- bow ties
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980s
- Description
- Tuxedo bow tie from a White House butler uniform worn by Eugene Allen. The black bow tie has a satin fabric with a slight sheen. The reverse has a metal tie clip engraved with [ORMOND RUST RESIST].
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Clothing and dress
- Government
- Labor
- Local and regional
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles E. Allen in memory of Eugene Allen & Helene Allen
- Object number
- 2018.5.1.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Gold and glass perfume bottle from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Manufactured by
- Anne Paree
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- metal, glass, plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (13.7 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm)
- Type
- perfume bottles
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- A cylindrical perfume bottle (a) made from clear glass covered with an openwork scrolled design in gold metal. The bottle has an attached push-activated spray nozzle. A manufacturer's label on the bottom of the bottle reads: "Spray Parfum / Feminique / Renard Dist. Paris-Chicago Net wt. 2 oz". The plastic lid (b) is painted gold with ridged exterior sides.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
- Object number
- 2010.6.111ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Cosmetic powder puff from Mae's Millinery Shop
- Manufactured by
- Prince Matchabelli Inc.
- Owned by
- Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
- Subject of
- Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
- Medium
- synthetic fiber and foam
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 1/2 x 3/8 in. (6.4 x 1 cm)
- Type
- powder puffs
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1941-1994
- Description
- A pink circular powder puff made from two layers of faux fur filled with soft foam and found in 2010.6.54.1ab.
- Topic
- African American
- Beauty culture
- Business
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
- Object number
- 2010.6.54.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Brooch with a portrait of an unidentified man
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Medium
- metal, collodion and silver on iron with lacquer
- Dimensions
- brooch: 2 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (5.1 × 3.8 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W (image): 1 3/4 × 1 5/16 in. (4.5 × 3.3 cm)
- Date
- ca. 1860
- Description
- Ladies' oval-shaped brooch with a black-and-white tintype photograph of an African American man. The brooch is silver in color with a glass front and a pushpin back. The man in the photograph is wearing a dark colored necktie, jacket and vest with a white shirt.
- Topic
- African American
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.155.50
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Tin for Madame C.J. Walker's Hair and Scalp Preparation
- Manufactured by
- Walker, Madam C.J. Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1906
- Subject of
- Walker, Madam C.J., American, 1867 - 1919
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2 5/8 × 1 1/16 in. (6.7 × 2.7 cm)
- Type
- canisters
- Place made
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1940s - 1960s
- Description
- The canister is fitted to a lid that shares a similar color scheme with the main body of the container. The lid has a brown background with yellow text and at its center is a white oval formatted with the Madam CJ Walker logo on its left and the product name [Madam CJWalker/Hair & Scalp/Preparation] written in brown text. The canister has a yellow background with brown text; the side label has a slightly larger white oval than the oval on the lid. It is framed on either side by the Madam CJ Walker logo. The product name is written in brown text in the oval on the can side and reads [Madam CJ Walker/Hair & Scalp Preparation].
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Dawn Simon Spears and Alvin Spears, Sr.
- Object number
- 2011.159.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Exhibition
- Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Tin for Madam C. J. Walker's "Tan-Off"
- Created by
- Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1906
- Medium
- metal, dyes
- Dimensions
- 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/4 in. (4.1 x 4.1 x 0.6 cm)
- Type
- canisters
- Place made
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1920s
- Description
- A free sample tin of whitening cream made by the Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company. The round tin is yellow with black print. On the front is the text [RECOMMENDED FOR BRIGHTENING SALLOW OR DARK SKIN, FOR THE TREATMENT OF TAN, FRECKLE, SKIN-BLOTCH AND FOR CLEARING THE COMPLEXION]. The back contains directions on how to use the product.
- Topic
- African American
- Beauty culture
- Business
- Colorism
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.177.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Exhibition
- Cultural Expressions
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Gold filigree necklace worn by Ophelia DeVore
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- L x W: 17 x 4 in. (43.2 x 10.2 cm)
- Type
- necklaces
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- early 1950s
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Rhinestone earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Medium
- rhinestones, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (each): 1 1/4 × 1/2 in. (3.2 × 1.3 cm)
- Type
- ear clips
- Date
- mid 20th century
- Description
- Pair of rhinestone screw back earrings set in a floral design worn by Ophelia DeVore. Each earring has a large teardrop shaped clear rhinestone with a flat top at the center. It is surrounded by twelve (12) smaller teardrop shaped clear rhinestones, creating a stylized flower or leaf design overall. A screw back clasp is attached to the back of each earring.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2011.25.2.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Round rhinestone earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Medium
- rhinestones, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (each): 5/8 × 5/8 in. (1.6 × 1.6 cm)
- Type
- ear clips
- Place used
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Date
- 1959
- Description
- Pair of round rhinestone clip-on earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore. Each earring features a large clear faceted rhinestone in the center of a pewter colored metal setting. The edges of the setting have deep thin grooves around them. A hinged pressure clip is attached to the back of each earring.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2011.25.3.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Faux pearl and rhinestone earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Medium
- plastic beads, rhinestones, and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (each): 3 1/4 × 3/4 in. (8.3 × 1.9 cm)
- Type
- ear clips
- Place used
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1970
- Description
- Pair of faux pearl and rhinestone earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore. The main setting has one large faux pearl teardrop shaped bead oriented with the point down. It is surrounded by two (2) rows of small clear rhinestones set in silver toned metal. Dangling from this setting are three short rhinestone chains, each terminating in a smaller teardrop faux pearl. The back of the upper portion of each earring has a metal pressure clip attached to it.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2011.25.3.4ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Teardrop earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Medium
- glass beads, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (each): 1 1/2 × 3/4 in. (3.8 × 1.9 cm)
- Type
- ear clips
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- late 1960s
- Description
- Pair of teardrop earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore. The clip-on earrings have a round copper toned metal setting at the top with a large round faceted clear glass bead in the setting. Below hangs a large faceted teardrop shaped glass bead. There is a pressure clip on the reverse of the metal setting of each earring with the word "PATENTED" engraved on the underside of the clips.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2011.25.5.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Green and silver brooch worn by Ophelia DeVore
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Medium
- metal, rhinestones, and glass
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 3/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in. (5.6 x 4.4 x 1.3 cm)
- Type
- brooches
- Date
- mid 20th century
- Description
- Green faux chatoyant and clear rhinestone brooch worn by Ophelia DeVore. The brooch is oblong with two (2) large round green glass beads resembling chatoyant gems at the center surrounded by circles of small faceted clear rhinestones. They are set higher than the surrounding elements, which consist of eight (8) of the green beads also surrounded by circles of small faceted clear rhinestones. All are in a single silver toned metal setting with a safety clasp on the reverse. The word "AUSTRIA" is engraved on the reverse into the metal setting.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2011.25.5.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Faux pearl flower earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Medium
- metal, plastic beads, and rhinestones
- Dimensions
- H x W (each): 1 1/8 × 3/4 in. (2.9 × 1.9 cm)
- Type
- ear clips
- Date
- mid 20th century
- Description
- Pair of faux pearl flower shaped clip-on earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore. Each earring has faux pearls and rhinestones set into silver toned metal. At the top of each earring is a metal flower petal with a large round pearl bead center. Below the flower are three (3) oblong faux pearl leaves and three (3) round faceted clear rhinestones. A pressure clip is attached at each back behind the flower petals.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2011.25.6.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Adornment
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pair of pavé style earrings worn by Lena Horne
- Designed by
- Hamro, Deanna
- Worn by
- Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
- Medium
- metal and rhinestone
- Dimensions
- each earring: 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in. (8.9 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm)
- pair: side by side, not quite touching: 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 5/8 in. (8.9 x 8.3 x 1.6 cm)
- Type
- ear clips
- Date
- ca. 1990
- Description
- A pair of clip-on earrings in gold-tone metal set with green rhinestones in a pave style. The design consists of two vertical starbursts with three spheres hanging from the bottom star. Signed by the designer, Deanna Hamro.
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.27.6.2ab
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Adornment
- On View
- Smithsonian Castle (1000 Jefferson Dr. NW), The Commons, Room 162
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture