Erica Bello jewelry
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of two silver necklaces by Erica Bello.
Dates
- Creation: 2013-2014
Creator
- Bello, Erica (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to researchers.
Biographical / Historical
Erica Bello studied metalsmithing and jewelry design at Rochester Institute of Technology's School for American Crafts. Traditional fabrication techniques have always played a main role in the construction of her work and reflect influences of structure and implied form. Since her graduation in 2011, Erica continues to explore new techniques and concepts in her studio located in Rochester, NY.
Extent
.3 Linear Feet (1 small clam shell box)
Language
English
Overview
Two oxidized silver necklaces, one titled Emerald Trough necklace features ten oxidized silver bars connected by a trough containing a natural emerald. The other untitled piece is made of silver teaspoons and cotton string. The spoons create a silver cage that contains a spray of bay leaves. Ms. Bello created it during her time as a student at RIT's School for American Crafts.
Arrangement
The collection is two necklaces.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The necklaces were purchased from Erica Bello by Becky Simmons, RIT Archivist.
Accession number(s):
2014:058
Bibliography
- Erica Bello at Art on Campus, Rochester Institute of Technology
Processing Information
Finding aid created by Lisa Witt in June 2014.
Subject
- Rochester Institute of Technology -- Art collections (Organization)
- Rochester Institute of Technology. School for American Crafts (Organization)
- Rochester Institute of Technology -- Students (Organization)
- Title
- Erica Bello jewelry
- Status
- Published
- Subtitle
- RIT Art Collection
- Author
- Lisa Witt
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the RIT Archives Repository
