- Created by
- Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
- Worn by
- Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
- Date
- ca. 1966
- Medium
- copper and brass
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (each): 15/16 × 15/16 × 7/16 in. (2.4 × 2.4 × 1.1 cm)
- Description
- These are three “Blazer buttons” designed, created, and worn by Art Smith. Each circular copper and brass button is a shank button with a small loop on the back of the button to sew onto a garment. The front of each button is nearly identical, slightly raised with two oval-shaped cervices on the sides, giving a ‘pinched’ look to the buttons. The back of the buttons each vary in discoloration and corrosion.
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Jewelry and Adornment
- Type
- buttons (fasteners)
- Topic
- Art
- Clothing and dress
- 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
- 2023.12.16abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




