- Designed by
- Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
- Date
- ca. 1950
- Medium
- copper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 1/4 × 2 5/16 × 1 5/8 in. (5.7 × 5.9 × 4.1 cm)
- Description
- A modernist copper cuff bracelet made by Art Smith.
- The bracelet has an organic wave shaped design and features an abstract oval hole with a raised edge on the front. The edge of the cut out and the edges of the bracelet are a warm copper, with a darker swath through the center. The cuff is nearly cylindrical shape with an opening at the back to fit around the wrist.
- There are some small scuffs and areas of discoloration on the exterior of the cuff.
- The interior of the cuff is mostly dark black/green in color from the patina. There is an engraved signature which reads "Art Smith".
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Adornment
- Type
- jewelry
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.173.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.