Watch pendant
ca. 1910
Medium
timepieces & measuring devices
Classification
timepieces & measuring devices
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Sally Steinbach Israel in memory of Fredricka Friedman Steinbach
Accession Number
1995-134-3
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of early 20th-century personal adornment with this charming *Watch Pendant*, dating to around 1910. Crafted by an unknown artisan, this delicate timepiece exemplifies the fusion of functionality and fashion during the Edwardian era, when pocket watches evolved into wearable jewelry. Hung from a chain or ribbon, such pendants allowed women to keep time close at hand while adding a touch of sophistication to their attire. Classified among timepieces and measuring devices in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, this object highlights the artistic potentia...
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...