Necklace Bead
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
1929.8.264.44
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's of decorative arts is the enigmatic *Necklace Bead*, a delicate artifact gifted by the avid collector John Gellatly Though its artist and date remain unidentified, this single bead speaks volumes about the artistry of personal adornment in American culture. Gellatly, a prominent donor in the early 20th, amassed treasures that enriched the museum's holdings, highlighting everyday objects as windows into history. As a piece of jewelry classified under decorative arts, the bead exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship that transformed simple mater...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –