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Pair of Cuff Buttons

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1871

GUSN

GUSN-100902

Description

Pair of melted glass cuff buttons, set in green brass settings, metal post and circular guard on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fasteners
glass (material)
brass (alloy)
BUTTON

Additional Identification Number

345

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3/4 in (A); 7/8 in (B) x 11/16 in (A); 11/16 in (B) x 1/2 in (A); 9/16 in (B) (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1924.774ab

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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