Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
ca. 1866
1921.20
Steel
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Cuff buttons
Object name
Cuff buttons
Date
1825-1900
Medium
Gold, chalcedony
Dimensions
overall (each): 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 cm )
Description
Pair of circular 10 karat gold cuff buttons with sard onyx gems set on obverse with flowers carved at the center, framed with bezel of alternating scallops and points; shank on obverse
Credit Line
Gift of Isabella Vach
Object Number
1933.99ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
