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
1929.8.264.16
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection decorative arts, this enigmatic *Necklace Bead* exemplifies the understated elegance of jewelry craftsmanship from an unidentified artist and undated era. As a single bead destined for a necklace, it highlights the intricate artistry of personal adornment, where even small components carried profound aesthetic and cultural weight. Gifted by John Gellat, a prominent early 20th-century collector whose donations enriched the museum's holdings, this piece joins a legacy of objects that celebrate American tastes in decorative arts. Though...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –