Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
Date
1961
Medium
metal
Dimensions
L x W (each): 2 1/4 × 1/4 in. (5.7 × 0.6 cm)
Description
Gold colored metal clip-on earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore. Each earring has a flat oval disc that sits above the lobe with a series of metal rods radiating from one half of the oval ending in a ball with a twisted leaf-like piece at the tip. Together the radiating pieces resemble feathers. A clip is attached to the back of each earring on the bottom radiating pieces.
Place used
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
2011.25.4.3ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51bf0ff28-4b7e-43e2-be1d-647311a829e5

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