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Artist/Maker
Bill Witt
American, 1921 – 2013
Date1943-1944
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsMat: 12 × 9 in. (30.5 × 22.9 cm)
Image: 8 1/8 × 5 7/8 in. (20.6 × 14.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Thomas J. Wilson and Jill M. Garling, P2016
Object number2020.9.290
Not on view
DescriptionSilver jewelry is worn during weddings, festivals like Diwali, and religious ceremonies in Hindu culture. A symbol of good luck and prosperity, silver is a crucial part of a bride's trousseau. Anklets and toe rings in particular are meant to bring fertility and marital happiness. The wearing of jewelry also keeps evil spirits at bay.
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Additional Details
Provenance
2020: Hamilton College (Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art), by gift of Thomas J. Wilson and Jill M. Garling.
Inscribed
"vintage print 'Hindu woman with silver jewelry' 1943-44 / Signed Bill Witt titled & dated on back of print / print on Kodak & illustrators" on recto at lower right in pencil, Bill Witt's handwriting.
"spc 1342" on verso at lower left in pencil.
"WWIN-112.02" on verso at lower right in pencil.
"8 x 11 / 8 / 11 x 8 7/8 / 12 x " on verso at middle left in pencil. Some numbers are scratched out.
"spc 1342" on verso at lower left in pencil.
"WWIN-112.02" on verso at lower right in pencil.
"8 x 11 / 8 / 11 x 8 7/8 / 12 x " on verso at middle left in pencil. Some numbers are scratched out.
Date: date unknown
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Vanessa German
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