- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Date
- mid 20th century
- Medium
- metal, rhinestones, and glass
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 3/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in. (5.6 x 4.4 x 1.3 cm)
- Description
- Green faux chatoyant and clear rhinestone brooch worn by Ophelia DeVore. The brooch is oblong with two (2) large round green glass beads resembling chatoyant gems at the center surrounded by circles of small faceted clear rhinestones. They are set higher than the surrounding elements, which consist of eight (8) of the green beads also surrounded by circles of small faceted clear rhinestones. All are in a single silver toned metal setting with a safety clasp on the reverse. The word "AUSTRIA" is engraved on the reverse into the metal setting.
- Classification
- Jewelry and Adornment
- Type
- brooches
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
- Object number
- 2011.25.5.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




