Ragtime

Ragtime
Item# ragtime-bracelet
$25.00

Product Description

Ragtime , originating in the African American communities, is a uniquely American syncopated musical phenomenon that predated jazz and was very popular during the period of 1897 and 1918. Also finding popularity within the Red-light districts of St Louis and New Orleans, it is thought to be a modification of the military march made popular by composer John Philip Sousa as well as the poly-rhythms found in African music. One well-known Ragtime composer was African American Scott Joplin. Having composed such classics as Swipesy and The Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin earned the distinction of King of Ragtime.

8" bracelet composed of brass findings and chains. Accents include a brass patina finished deco vines filigree and love bird connectors and Kelly green glass beads in the round, floral and leaf shapes.