Teardrop earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Date
- late 1960s
- Medium
- glass beads, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (each): 1 1/2 × 3/4 in. (3.8 × 1.9 cm)
- Description
- Pair of teardrop earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore. The clip-on earrings have a round copper toned metal setting at the top with a large round faceted clear glass bead in the setting. Below hangs a large faceted teardrop shaped glass bead. There is a pressure clip on the reverse of the metal setting of each earring with the word "PATENTED" engraved on the underside of the clips.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Adornment
- Type
- ear clips
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
- Object number
- 2011.25.5.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.