- Created by
- Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
- Date
- ca. 1947
- Medium
- nickel silver
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (closed): 3 1/4 × 3 × 2 1/2 in. (8.3 × 7.6 × 6.4 cm)
- H x W x D (open): 3 1/4 × 6 1/4 × 2 1/2 in. (8.3 × 15.9 × 6.4 cm)
- Description
- This is the “Platelet cuff” designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The nickel-silver cuff is comprised of five long and wide plates with jagged edges, with the second and fourth plates differing in texture. The plates are held together with two attachment rings on each side. Some plates have extra holes next to the attachment rings. The cuff closes with a flat, circular box clasp placed on one of the end plates while the other end plate has a hole. The cuff has one hallmark on the end plate with the hold, Smith’s signature [Art Smith].
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Jewelry and Adornment
- Type
- bracelets (jewelry)
- 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
- 2023.12.23
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




