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Podcast: Jewelry Journey Podcast
Episode: Episode 192 Part 2: The Jewelry of Bill Smith: JoAnne Spiller's Mission to Preserve the Trailblazing Designer's Story
Description: 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 of its time. How jewelry trends trickle down from high jewelry to costume. About JoAnne Spiller JoAnne Spiller is the Director of Education at the Jefferson County Historical Society based in Madison, Indiana. She...