Bracelet
ca. 1837
Classification
jewelry
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Charles W. Lester
Accession Number
1960-17-1
About this artwork
Band of tightly braided brown human hair hinged with gold mounts to oval framed decoration of pearls, pailettes, hair and the initials MAS in form of horn-of-plenty
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...