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Fortibus

ca. 1947

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.

This is the Fortibus ring designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The brass ring has a circular band with several perforations of different sizes and shapes around the band.

Catalog date
ca. 1947
Recorded places
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Recorded subjects
African American; African diaspora; Art; Craftsmanship; Design; Fashion; Fashion design

Sources & collection details

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: 2023.12.21

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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