Created by
Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
Date
ca. 1957
Medium
sterling silver
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7/8 × 7/8 × 7/16 in. (2.2 × 2.2 × 1.1 cm)
Description
This is the “Magic ring” designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The sterling silver ring is composed of a wire band placed over a flattened band. The two bands overlap at the base and bridge of the ring. Both bands are open-ended with overlapped ends at the bridge. The wire band has rounded flat ends while the flattened band has wide and flat rectangular ends. The ring has one hallmark on the inside of the base, Smith’s signature [Art Smith].
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
finger rings
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
2023.12.2
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/fd5675505b2-119f-4a94-8d9a-b524e046ddf4

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