- 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
- 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.




