- 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.




