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Rhinestone earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore

mid 20th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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

Pair of rhinestone screw back earrings set in a floral design worn by Ophelia DeVore. Each earring has a large teardrop shaped clear rhinestone with a flat top at the center. It is surrounded by twelve (12) smaller teardrop shaped clear rhinestones, creating a stylized flower or leaf design overall. A screw back clasp is attached to the back of each earring.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2011.25.2.2ab

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