Created by
Knudsen, Bent, Danish, 1924 - 1997
Owned by
Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
Date
mid 20th-late 20th century
Medium
sterling silver
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 1/4 × 2 × 1/8 in. (3.2 × 5.1 × 0.3 cm)
Description
This is a pair of dangle earrings created by silversmith Bent Knudsen and owned by jeweler Art Smith. Each earring is made of a sterling silver wire shaped into a circle. The movable earring is looped through the jump ring, which also serves as the upper dangle. The earrings each have a butterfly backing. Both earrings have silversmith marks on the back of the upper dangle: on 2023.12.29a [DENMARK STERLING BENT K] and on 2023.12.29b [STERLING BENT K].
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
earrings
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
2023.12.29ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54850ffa6-3cb5-41a9-ba98-cad0c0a7147c

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