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"Baker"

ca. 1953

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.

Brass and sterling silver "Baker" cuff by Art Smith; designed circa 1953 and made circa 1953. The cuff’s main body is brass and has been oxidized to create a brown film over it. The outside is covered in flourished sterling silver lines, inspired by the movement of dancer Josephine Baker. The inside of the cuff is stamped with Art Smith’s hallmark.

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

Catalog reference: 2024.108.2

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