Created by
Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
Date
ca. 1971
Medium
fourteen-carat gold with lapis lazuli and rhodochrosite
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 9/16 × 9/16 in. (3.8 × 1.4 × 1.4 cm)
Description
This pair of “Beady cufflinks” is designed and created by Art Smith. Each cufflink has a cufflink face of a rounded and polished pink rhodochrosite, a post made of 14k gold, and a movable toggle of a rounded and polished lapis lazuli with a 14k wire wrapped on one side.
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
cuff links
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
2023.12.17ab
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/fd52fde97af-0b19-47f9-924c-4f2446b1d292

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