- Created by
- Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
- Date
- ca. 1947
- Medium
- brass
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7/8 × 7/8 × 1/2 in. (2.2 × 2.2 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- This is the “Fortibus ring" designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The bass ring has a circular band with several perforations of different sizes and shapes around the band.
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Jewelry and Adornment
- Type
- finger rings
- 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
- 2023.12.21
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




