Bracelets
mid-19th century
Classification
jewelry
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green
Accession Number
1938-58-1410-a,b
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection *Bracelets* represents a delicate artifact from the mid-19 century, crafted by an unknown artist.ated as a gift from Norvin Hewitt Green, this piece falls under ongoing research, inviting visitors to ponder its story amid the era's burgeoning American craftsmanship. As part of the Smithsonian Collection, it highlights how personal adornments captured the spirit of a transformative time. The mid-19th century a golden age for American jewelry, coinciding with the Victorian influence and industrial advances that made ornate accessories ...
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...