Created by
Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
Date
ca. 1974
Medium
sterling silver
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 5/16 × 3 1/2 × 1 5/8 in. (11 × 8.9 × 4.1 cm)
Description
This is the “Expo neckpiece” designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The necklace is made of a single piece of sterling silver wire shaped as an open-ended torque necklace, or neck ring, with looped ends. The necklace is twisted and bent with it intersecting itself in the middle. Parts of the necklace are flattened. The necklace has two hallmarks on one of the looped ends, Smith’s signature [Art Smith] and [STERL-].
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
necklaces
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
2023.12.27
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/fd545166a05-c184-4ee2-9bfb-d64aa1f88623

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