Collection Highlights
Marian Anderson (1897-1993)
c. 1940-45
1947.216
Watercolor, gouache, white tempera, and charcoal on heavy watercolor paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cuff buttons (pair)
Object name
Cuff buttons (pair)
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Gold, chrysoprase
Dimensions
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description
Pair of round cuff buttons of chrysoprase set in 14 karat gold.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston, Sr. 1951
Object Number
Z.2300.5ab
Marks
engraved: on button reverse: "14" in horseshoe-shaped shield
Gallery Label
This object probably was worn by Adelaide L. Livingston (1852-1909), ancestor of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
