Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
Date
mid 20th century
Medium
rhinestones and metal
Dimensions
H x W: 15/16 x 7 1/4 in. (2.4 x 18.4 cm)
Description
Rhinestone bracelet worn by Ophelia DeVore. The bracelet consists of several small clear faceted rhinestones set into a silver metal setting with some larger rhinestone design elements. There are two (2) long continuous single strands of small rhinestones at each side of the bracelet. At each end is a solid grid of small rhinestones in five columns and three rows. In the interior section there are three (3) repeating elements consists of a diagonal line of small rhinestones with a large rhinestone at each side that is opened by the diagonal orientation. The bracelet closes with a claw clip.
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
bracelets (jewelry)
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
2011.25.2.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55e043207-d3a5-4481-a858-0fc3ac278120

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