Bracelets
mid-19th century
Medium
jewelry
Classification
jewelry
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Gustav E. Kissel
Accession Number
1928-5-56-a,b
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection,Bracelets* from the mid-19th offers a glimpse into the elegant world of Victorian-era adornment. Crafted as fine jewelry during a time when America's growing middle class embraced opulent personal accessories, this piece reflects the era's fascination with sentimentality and craftsmanship. Donated as a gift from Mrs. Gustav E.el, it joins the Smithsonian Collection, highlighting everyday luxuries that defined social status and personal expression. In the 1840s–1860s, American jewelry often featured intricate designs in gold, silver, ...
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...