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Better than Nothing

Nancy Slagle, Better than Nothing, 1994, die-formed and constructed sterling silver and jade, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund, 2003.47A-B

Nancy Slagle, Better than Nothing, 1994, die-formed and constructed sterling silver and jade, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund, 2003.47A-B

Nancy Slagle, Better than Nothing, 1994, die-formed and constructed sterling silver and jade, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund, 2003.47A-B

Nancy Slagle, Better than Nothing, 1994, die-formed and constructed sterling silver and jade, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund, 2003.47A-B

Copied Nancy Slagle, Better than Nothing, 1994, die-formed and constructed sterling silver and jade, 2 ¹⁄₄ x 5 x 2 ³⁄₄ in. (5.7 x 12.7 x 7.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund, 2003.47A-B

Artwork Details

Title: Better than Nothing
Artist: Nancy Slagle
Date: 1994
Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 2 ¹⁄₄ x 5 x 2 ³⁄₄ in. (5.7 x 12.7 x 7.0 cm)
Credit Line: Museum purchase through the Renwick Acquisitions Fund
Mediums Description: die-formed and constructed sterling silver and jade
Classifications: Decorative Arts
Object Number: 2003.47A-B
Linked Open Data: https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.47A-B