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Set of Cuff Links and Studs

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1800-1840

GUSN

GUSN-100924

Description

Set consisting of a pair of cuff links and a pair of studs, gilt metal openwork filigree cage buttons set with faceted orange glass stone in center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fasteners
LINK, CUFF

Additional Identification Number

367

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7/16 in (A-D) (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Martha A. Knowles

Accession Number

1926.240a-d

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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