On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
Jackson, Janet, American, born 1966
Date
1987-1990
Medium
metal and onyx
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 5/16 × 1 3/4 × 3/8 in. (11 × 4.5 × 1 cm)
Description
A tarnished silver-tone earring. Earring hook is attached to a hoop by joined eyelets, and hoop is attached to a key through a whole in the key head. Key has an onyx cabochon at its head. There are no marks or insciptions on the earring.
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
earrings
Topic
Costume
Fashion
Popular music
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2021.28.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd548dcea1c-7700-485e-8945-6247e01ce0e9

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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