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Pair of Cuff Links

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1869

GUSN

GUSN-100813

Description

Pair of small gold oval cuff links, stamped with textured pattern and initials "H.V"

Details

Descriptive Terms

fasteners
LINK, CUFF

Inscription

"H. V." (Engraved)

Additional Identification Number

256

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11/16 in (A); 11/16 in (B) x 7/16 in (A); 7/16 in (B) (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Alice Badger

Accession Number

1995.78.3ab

Reference Notes

For more information on cuff links and studs see Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995):178-179; Hinks, Peter, "Victorian Jewelry," (1991).

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Title Accession Number
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