Brooch
1870â80
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...