Episode 192 Part 2: The Jewelry of Bill Smith: JoAnne Spiller’s Mission to Preserve the Trailblazing Designer’s Story

Episode 192

What you’ll learn in this episode: Who jewelry designer Bill Smith was, and why his work and life deserve to be remembered. Why Bill Smith was a trailblazer for Black jewelry designers. How JoAnne tracked down long-forgotten jewelry to create the exhibit “Bill Smith: Madison’s Visionary Jewelry Designer.” Why Bill Smith’s body jewelry was ahead […]

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Episode 192 Part 1: The Jewelry of Bill Smith: JoAnne Spiller’s Mission to Preserve the Trailblazing Designer’s Story

Episode 192

What you’ll learn in this episode: Who jewelry designer Bill Smith was, and why his work and life deserve to be remembered. Why Bill Smith was a trailblazer for Black jewelry designers. How JoAnne tracked down long-forgotten jewelry to create the exhibit “Bill Smith: Madison’s Visionary Jewelry Designer.” Why Bill Smith’s body jewelry was ahead […]

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Episode 189 Part 1: Napier Co. Expert Melinda Lewis on What Sets the Iconic Company Apart

Episode 189

What you’ll learn in this episode: How Melinda created the definitive guide to the Napier Company. What made Napier stand out from other costume jewelry manufacturers of the 20th century. Why Chinese and Russian collectors are becoming increasingly interested in American costume jewelry. How the dawn of costume jewelry changed the way we accessorize. Why […]

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