"Modern Cuff" by Art Smith

Created by

Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982

Medium

copper and brass (alloy)

Dimensions

2 5/8 × 2 5/8 × 4 in. (6.7 × 6.7 × 10.2 cm)

Type

bracelets (jewelry)

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1948

Description

A copper and brass "Modern Cuff" bracelet by Art Smith.The bracelet consists of curved pieces of copper with six (6) brass cylindrical pieces that wrap around and interlock to the pieces of copper. A small inscription reading: [Art Smith] is on inside copper portion of the bracelet.

Topic

African American

Art

Craftsmanship

Design

Fashion

Ornamentation

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.322

Restrictions & Rights

© Estate of Art Smith

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Exhibition

Cultural Expressions

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture