Necklace Bead
n.d.
Medium
Decorative Arts-Jewelry
Classification
Decorative Arts-Jewelry
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Accession Number
1929.8.264.13
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Decor Arts-Jewelry collection, this **Necklace Bead** is a modest yet captivating artifact, its unidentified creator and undated origins adding an air of mystery. As a single bead destined for a necklace, it exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship of personal adornment, where even small objects could transform everyday wear into expressions of style and identity. Generously gifted by John Gellat, a discerning collector whose contributions in the early 20th century significantly expanded the museum's holdings of American art and decorative objec...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –