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Pair of Cuff Buttons

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-100938

Description

Pair of circular wood cuff buttons with dark brown stripes, wood post with circular guard on reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

fasteners
BUTTON

Additional Identification Number

381

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3/8 in (A); 3/8 in (B) (D), 15/16 in (A); 15/16 in (B) (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2007.15.63ab

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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