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Pair of Chemise Studs

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-100821

Description

Pair of small circular gold chemise studs, each engraved with single leaf, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fasteners
STUD

Additional Identification Number

264

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3/16 in (A); 3/16 in (B) (D), 1/4 in (A); 1/4 in (B) (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William F. Hopson

Accession Number

1941.707ab

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). Genealogy found on www.familysearch.org.

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