Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
Date
1970
Medium
plastic beads, rhinestones, and metal
Dimensions
H x W (each): 3 1/4 × 3/4 in. (8.3 × 1.9 cm)
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.
Place used
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
ear clips
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
2011.25.3.4ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a17d1ab1-62d0-4442-a839-e5e067653a2c

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