Created by
Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
Date
ca. 1950
Medium
sterling silver
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 3/4 × 1 7/8 × 7/8 in. (14.6 × 4.8 × 2.2 cm)
Description
This is the “Hallelujah hair comb” designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The sterling silver hair comb is comprised of two long, curved hair prongs which mirror one another in shape. At the shaft of the comb, where the two prongs meet, are three decorative u-shaped metal pieces stacked with space and decreasing in size. The hair comb has one hallmark on one of the hair prongs, Smith’s signature [Art Smith].
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
combs (hair ornaments)
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
2023.12.22
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/fd5096f43b5-9198-4f58-9461-f079d7650a31

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