Pair of oval metal cameo cuff buttons, each feature profile of Bacchante, set in gold frame, gold post and circular guard on reverse.
fasteners
BUTTON
339
Unknown
3/4 in (A); 3/4 in (B) x 9/16 in (A); 9/16 in (B) x 7/16 in (A); 7/16 in (B) (HxWxD) (inches)
1931.1622ab
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). For information on cameos see Bennett, David and Daniela Mascetti, "Understanding Jewellery," (1989); Bury, Shirley, "Jewellery, 1789-1910," v. 1 (1991): 215-232; Fales, Martha Gandy, "Jewelry in America, 1600-1900," (1995): 227-236; Miller, Anna M. "Cameos Old & New," 3rd Edition (2005).
Title Gold pendant Accession Number 1931.1621
Title Cuff buttons Accession Number 1931.1622
Title Hair ring Accession Number 1931.1623
Title Gold ring Accession Number 1931.1624
Title Necklace Accession Number 1931.1638
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