Brooch and Earrings

c. 1941

Roberta Elvis

Associated Names
Roberta Elvis

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of jewelry designs. The drawing shows detailed designs for an earring and brooch, in side and front elevations. The brooch is oval-shaped, encircled with alternating small and large gemstones in a pink hue, with a central ornamental design. The side elevation shows its layered structure and fastening details. The earring design features a drop gemstone matching the brooch’s color scheme, with details of the earring mounting and fastener. The drawing includes handwritten annotations for dimensions, labeled "EARRING AND BROOCH TWICE ACTUAL SIZE," and is signed "R. Elvins."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34 x 26.8 cm (13 3/8 x 10 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3231


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: R. ELVIS

Wikidata ID

Q64629293

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