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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52a79ba4a-3a78-4479-b515-fd57e1eb8acf

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