Silver pendant owned by Ginger Smock

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Manufactured by: Unidentified
Owned by: Smock, Ginger, American, 1920 - 1995

Date: late 20th century

Medium: silver and crystal
Dimensions: H x W x D: 1 × 13/16 × 5/16 in. (2.5 × 2 × 0.8 cm)

Description: A silver pendant owned by Ginger Smock. The pendant is completely adorned with what appears to be several small crystals. It is roughly shaped like the number five with a large crystal at center. Another large crystal is on the right side of the pendant. Five extensions are on the left side of the pendant. The pendant has two bails at top. The back side of the pendant is hollow and the crystals can be seen on that side as well.

Classification: Adornment

Type: pendants (jewelry)

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: 2016.161.6

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions; Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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Silver pendant owned by Ginger Smock