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Pair of circular mother of pearl cuff buttons, mother of pearl post and circular guards on reverse.
fasteners
BUTTON
307
Unknown
7/16 in (A); 7/16 in (B) (D), 5/8 in (A); 5/8 in (B) (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mrs. William F. Hopson
1941.709ab
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 Horn hair comb Accession Number 1930.1684
Title Horn hair comb Accession Number 1930.1685
Title Horn hair comb Accession Number 1930.1686
Title Horn hair comb Accession Number 1930.1687
Title Paste brooch Accession Number 1941.706
Title Crescent brooch Accession Number 1941.708
Title Mother of pearl cuff buttons Accession Number 1941.709 ab
Title e - Coral jewelry set Accession Number 1941.781 a
Title Coral brooch Accession Number 1941.788
Title Tortoiseshell comb Accession Number 1941.803
Title Tortoiseshell comb Accession Number 1941.804
Title Tortoiseshell comb Accession Number 1941.805
Title e - Four cuff links and one stud Accession Number 1942.59 a
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