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Pair of Cuff Buttons

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1900

GUSN

GUSN-100891

Description

Pair of circular ivory cuff buttons, each feature a carved horse head, ivory post and circular guard on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fasteners
BUTTON

Additional Identification Number

334

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1/2 in (A); 1/2 in (B) (D), 1 1/8 in (A); 1 1/8 in (B) (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1932.853ab

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).

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