Design for Two Brooches
1820â30
Classification
jewelry
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of various donors
Accession Number
1901-39-748
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
### Design for Two Brooches*ca. 1820–1830* *Unknown artist* *Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through gift of various donors* This design sketch for two brooches offers a glimpse into early th-century American jewelry fashion, created around 1820–1830. As a preparatory drawing from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, captures the elegance of an era when personal adornments like brooches were essential accessories for women, often pinned to shawls, dresses, or collars. Though the artist remains unknown and research is ongoing, such designs highlight the crafts...
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...