Pair of circular tortoiseshell cuff buttons, metal post and circular guard on reverse.
fasteners
BUTTON
300
Unknown
3/8 in (A); 3/8 in (B) (D), 1 in (A); 1 in (B) (diameter) (inches)
1933.1706ab
For more information on tortoiseshell jewelry see Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 259-263; Dawes, Ginny Reddington & Corinne Davidov, "Victorian Jewelry: Unexplored Treasures," (1991): 132-138; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 223-227; Gere, Charlotte, "American & European Jewelry, 1830-1914," (1975): 114-115. 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 Coral Brooch Accession Number 1933.1692
Title b - Pair of seed pearl earrings Accession Number 1933.1693 a
Title Seed pearl pin Accession Number 1933.1694
Title Red velvet jewel case Accession Number 1933.1695
Title Wood earrings Accession Number 1933.1705 ab
Title Pair of tortoiseshell studs Accession Number 1933.1706 ab
Title Pair of vulcanite bracelets Accession Number 1933.1707 ab
Title Vulcanite locket Accession Number 1933.1708
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