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Assemblage of four studs; 1: brilliant cut rhinestone stud encircled by four smaller rhinestones all set in gold mount, circular guard on reverse; 2: brilliant cut rhinestone stud set in gold, circular guard on reverse; 3: cabochon malachite stud set in gold, circular guard on reverse; 4: cabochon malachite stud encircled by four small rhinestones set in gold mount, circular guard on reverse.
fasteners
STUD
331
Unknown
1/4 in (1); 5/16 in (2); 5/16 in (3); 3/16 in (4) (D), 3/8 in (1); 5/16 in (2); 3/8 in (3); 5/16 in (4) (diameter) (inches)
1973.204b.1-4
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 Brass eagle buttons Accession Number 1973.200 ab
Title Stickpin Accession Number 1973.204 a
Title 4 - Set of four buttons Accession Number 1973.204 b.1
Title 4 - Two pairs of studs Accession Number 1973.204 c.1
Title Heart charm Accession Number 1974.427
Title Silver watch fob Accession Number 1974.437
Title Silver studs Accession Number 1974.438
Title Silver stud Accession Number 1974.439
Title Four silver studs Accession Number 1974.440
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