Brooch

Unknown

1870–80

Brooch by Unknown

Classification

jewelry

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Janet Mavec

Accession Number

2002-9-1

About this artwork

Central cylindrical shaft on horizontal axis; ten smaller cylinders bundled around center and over that a large cylindrical band with beaded border; conical terminals at each end of central shaft and small beaded bands just inside. Back has hinged clasp with hook closure.

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...

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