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"Modern Cuff"

ca. 1948

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A copper and brass "Modern Cuff" bracelet by Art Smith.The bracelet consists of a single sheet of copper, cut in the center and bending away in opposite directions to form an open back cuff bracelet. Threaded through holes in the top edge of the copper are six (6) brass cylindrical pieces that wrap around and interlock to the pieces of copper. The design features black patination in exterior areas of the copper sheet. Stamped on the interior is: [Art Smith] signature.

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Catalog reference: 2014.322

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