- 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
- 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.




