Bracelet

Ivy Ross, Bracelet, 1979, woven tantalum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of an anonymous donor, 1981.13.1
Ivy Ross, Bracelet, 1979, woven tantalum, 2 x 2 1⁄2 x 2 in. (5.1 x 6.4 x 5.0 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of an anonymous donor, 1981.13.1

Artwork Details

Title
Bracelet
Artist
Date
1979
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
2 x 2 1⁄2 x 2 in. (5.1 x 6.4 x 5.0 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of an anonymous donor
Mediums
Mediums Description
woven tantalum
Classifications
Object Number
1981.13.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1981.13.1

Artwork Description

Ivy Ross views jewelry as "art with a function." Bracelet illustrates her innovative use of tantalum, a space-age metal. Ross first treated the metal with electricity to reveal a spectrum of colors, then wove strips of metal to resemble fabric.

Works by this artist (3 items)

John Lewis, Untitled (Moon Bottle, Glossy), 1971, glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Elmerina and Paul Parkman, 2000.106.10
Untitled (Moon Bottle, Glossy)
Artist
Date1971
glass
On view
John Lewis, Untitled, 1975, glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Diane and Sandy Besser, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2001.71.18
Untitled
Artist
Date1975
glass
On view
John Lewis, Untitled (Moon Bottle, Matte), 1975, glass, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Elmerina and Paul Parkman, 2000.106.11
Untitled (Moon Bottle, Matte)
Artist
Date1975
glass
On view

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