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Set of three jet buttons set in brass, loop on reverse for attachment.
brass (alloy)
BUTTON
285
Unknown
7/16 in (A); 7/16 in (B); 7/16 in (C) (D), 7/16 in (A); 7/16 in (B); 7/16 in (C) (diameter) (inches)
1975.220a-c
For more information on jet jewelry and imitations see Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910" v. 2 (1991): 657-709; Cooper, Diana and Norman Battershill, "Victorian Sentimental Jewellery," (1972): 19-30; Dawes, Ginny Reddington and Corinne Davidov, "Victorian Jewelry: Unexplored Treasures," (1991): 125-130; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 125-126, 254-256; Phillips, Clare, "Jewels and Jewelry," (2000): 94-95. 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).
Title Silver button Accession Number 1975.216
Title Button Accession Number 1975.218
Title Pair of buttons Accession Number 1975.217
Title Pair of buttons Accession Number 1975.219
Title Three glass buttons Accession Number 1975.220
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