Ring owned by Ginger Smock

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Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Smock, Ginger, American, 1920 - 1995
Date
late 20th century
Medium
gold, pearl
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3/8 × 13/16 × 3/8 in. (1 × 2 × 0.9 cm)
Description
A white gold ring with two pearl settings owned by Ginger Smock. The shank of the ring is smooth. The shoulder, mounting and prongs of the ring are grooved and resemble the branches of a tree. The pearls are set side by side across the bridge of the ring on the ring's shoulders. Engraved on the inside of the ring shank is “14K.”
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
finger rings
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lydia Samuel Bennett
Object number
2016.161.5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5705772ff-eca2-417d-9864-2a3a41ce4f2a

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