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Cuff Button

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1910

GUSN

GUSN-100928

Description

Silver circular cuff button with rococo scrollwork, silver post and circular guard on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fasteners
silver (metal)
STUD

Inscription

"STERLING" (Stamped)

Additional Identification Number

371

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3/8 in (D), 9/16 in (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.186

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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