Created by
Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
Date
ca. 1949
Medium
brass and copper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 2 7/8 × 3 1/4 × 3/8 in. (7.3 × 8.3 × 1 cm)
Description
This is the “Angular pin” designed and created by Art Smith. At the highest point of the pin, a wire of copper (left) and a wire of brass (right) are soldered together. The copper wire is bent three times, under and over the brass wire. The brass piece is bent six times over and under the brass wire. The ends of the two wires meet in the middle of the pin over the bent wires and are flattened to be laid side-by-side. On the back is a silver metal rod and clasps. The pin has one hallmark on the backside of one of the copper curves, Smith’s signature [Art Smith].
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
pins (jewelry)
Topic
Art
Craftsmanship
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number
2023.12.15
Restrictions & Rights
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a17bbdec-2950-4834-acdd-a31e678cf7f1

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