Earrings, bracelet and brooch
ca. 1860
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
1983-69-5-a/c
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegance of the Victorian era with this exquisite jewelry set—*Earrings, bracelet, and brooch*— around 1860 by an unknown artist. Dating to the height of Queen Victoria's reign, such parures (matching suites) were a hallmark of refined femininity, often worn to complement evening gowns or daytime attire. These pieces, now housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, exemplify the period's fascination with intricate personal adornments that symbolized status, sentiment, and style. Though the exact medium awaits further research, Victorian jewelry frequently feature...
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...