Earrings, bracelet and brooch
ca. 1870
Medium
jewelry
Classification
jewelry
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift from the Thomas W. Evans Collection from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Accession Number
1983-69-4-a/d
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 19th-century adornment with this charming set of earrings, bracelet, and brooch, to around 1870. Crafted during the late Victorian era, jewelry ensemble reflects the era's fascination with personal ornamentation, where such pieces served as both fashionable accessories and symbols of sentimentality and status. Women of the time often wore matched sets like this to complement elaborate gowns at social events, blending elegance with intricate craftsmanship typical of the period. Though the artist remains unknown and research is ongoing, the set's inclusion in the ...
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...