Created by
Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
Date
ca. 1952
Medium
brass
Dimensions
H x W x D (each): 2 × 1 1/4 × 7/8 in. (5.1 × 3.2 × 2.2 cm)
Description
This is the “Paisley earrings,” a pair of dangle earrings designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. Each earring is made of two brass wires, one shaped into a large paisley outline with the other wire placed on top and shaped into a smaller paisley outline. From the top of the earring to the center of the smaller paisley is a brass wire with a brass sphere at the end of it. Each earring has a screw backing where the backing is twisted on a threaded post.
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
earrings
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
2023.12.18ab
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/fd54e7c5587-d77e-44a6-ad65-7b5138c418d7

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