Necklace
ca. 1830
Classification
jewelry
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through bequest of Ida McNeil in memory of Lincoln C. McNeil and Catherine McNeil
Accession Number
1992-166-1
About this artwork
A red colored necklace made of weaved balls in threes, with a centered flower, dangling three teardrop shapes. Part of a set.
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...