Historic New England

Pair of Studs

Pair of circular mother of pearl studs, gold post with pearl guard.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100870

Accession Number: 1969.3046.1-2

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular lapis lazuli cuff buttons, brass post and circular guard with v-slice cut out on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100871

Accession Number: 1922.1034ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular moss agate cuff buttons set in gold reed edge, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100872

Accession Number: 1956.M5-6

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of square malachite cuff buttons with metal backing, metal post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100873

Accession Number: 1938.1086ab

Pair of Buttons

Pair of rectangular red stone buttons set in gold colored metal, metal loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100874

Accession Number: 1938.1095ab

Stud

Circular banded agate stud set in gold-filled frame with reed edge, metal post and flexible circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100875

Accession Number: 1938.1399

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular cabochon cut red agate cuff buttons, metal post and circular guards on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100876

Accession Number: 1933.281ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular blue-gray enamel cuff buttons set in gold, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1877

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100877

Accession Number: 1950.13ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular agate cuff buttons set in gold filled mounts, detachable post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100878

Accession Number: 1940.871ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular agate cuff buttons set in gold mounts with pierced border, gold post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100879

Accession Number: 1995.78.5ab

Pair of Studs

Pair of small rectangular agate cuff buttons set in gold mounts with pierced border, gold post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100880

Accession Number: 1931.984ab

Pair of Buttons

Pair of small oval red glass buttons with goldstone letter S set in brass, loop for attachment on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100881

Accession Number: 1975.217.1-2

Set of Studs

Set of three small rectangular red agate studs set in gold mounts with four gold beads on edge, screw posts on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100882

Accession Number: 1946.685a-c

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of brilliant cut crystal cuff links with red foil backs set in silver connected with S link.

Date: 1780-1820

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100883

Accession Number: 1932.80ab

Pair of square cuff links, each cuff link composed of quartz with beveled edges and red foil back, center features two gold interlocking Cs within a gold frame, all set in gold and connected with S link.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100885

Accession Number: 1932.507ab

Set of Buttons

Set of four circular buttons, each contains red cabochon glass bead set within gilt metal mount, metal loop for attachment on reverse.

Date: ca. 1799

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100886

Accession Number: 1934.1087A-D

Set of Buttons

Set of four brilliant cut rhinestone buttons set in gold mounts, gold loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100887

Accession Number: 1973.204c.1-4

Assemblage of Studs

Assemblage of four studs; 1: brilliant cut rhinestone stud encircled by four smaller rhinestones all set in gold mount, circular guard on reverse; 2: brilliant cut rhinestone stud set in gold, circular guard on reverse; 3: cabochon malachite stud set in gold, circular guard on reverse; 4: cabochon m...

Date: 1880-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100888

Accession Number: 1973.204b.1-4

Cuff Link

One of a pair of square cuff links composed of pastes with beveled edges set over a red foil back. The center features a gold wire pseudo-cipher, all set in silver and connected with an S link.

Date: 1760-1800

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), silver (metal), glass (material), foil (metal)

GUSN: 100889

Accession Number: 1927.830

Pair of Studs

Pair of square agate studs, each feature a carved quatrefoil flower set in gold mount with beaded edge, spiral post on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100890

Accession Number: 1952.153ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular ivory cuff buttons, each feature a carved horse head, ivory post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100891

Accession Number: 1932.853ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of cast brass cuff buttons of sphinx heads, brass post and guard on reverse.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100892

Accession Number: 1938.1091ab

Cuff Buttons

Pair of rectangular onyx cuff buttons set in gold mount, both feature in intaglio a profile of a ancient Roman soldier, gold circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1860-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100893

Accession Number: 1940.512ab

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of cuff links, one button features green stone scarab set in gold, second buttons feature portraits of classical women in gold, buttons connected with gilt silver post.

Date: 1870-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100894

Accession Number: 1969.532ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of "lava" cameo cuff buttons, each features a profile of a female in classical costume, set in gold with applied rope edge, post and swivel guards are later replacements.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100895

Accession Number: 1925.365ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of oval metal cameo cuff buttons, each feature profile of Bacchante, set in gold frame, gold post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100896

Accession Number: 1931.1622ab

Bracelet

Gold flexible link bracelet in the form of a braid with floral engraving set with brown and blonde ropes of table-worked hair, hidden push button clasp and safety chain.

Date: 1859-1865

Maker: unknown

Material: eighteen-carat gold, human hair

GUSN: 100897

Accession Number: 1930.161

Brooch and Earrings in Original Case

Ivory demi-parure consisting of a brooch and earrings carved in the form of sheaves of wheat. All in original leather fitted case.

Date: 1850-1870

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100898

Accession Number: 1927.2089a-d

Bracelet

Gold bracelet set with three goldstone plaques with micromosaic flowers.

Date: ca. 1840

Maker: unknown

Material: gold (metal), aventurine glass, glass (material)

GUSN: 100899

Accession Number: 2004.8.1

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of circular painted red ivory cuff buttons, each are engraved with the initial R, ivory post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1850-1920

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100900

Accession Number: 1938.1087ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of square silver cuff buttons, open filigree work with center quatrefoil, silver post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1800-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100901

Accession Number: 1934.2230ab

Pair of Cuff Buttons

Pair of melted glass cuff buttons, set in green brass settings, metal post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: ca. 1871

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material), brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100902

Accession Number: 1924.774ab

Set of Studs

Set of three square blue enamel shirt studs, each feature quatrefoil design, two have removable guards.

Date: 1870-1900

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100903

Accession Number: 1946.684a-c

Lapel Button

Circular brass blue enamel lapel button, features an anchor with the letters "US" and "NL," brass post and circular guard on reverse.

Date: 1902-1932

Maker: Bastian Bros. Co. (Jeweler)

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100904

Accession Number: 1932.964

Pair of Cuff Links

Pair of oval silver cuff links, each feature a white enamel background with waving Brown University pennants, silver curved post and ball on reverse.

Date: 1900-1940

Maker: unknown

Material: silver (metal)

GUSN: 100905

Accession Number: 1938.39ab

Set of Studs and Cuff Button

Three studs and one cuff button: A, circular wooden cuff button with inlaid cross design; B, circular mother of pearl stud; C, circular ivory stud; D, circular metal stud.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100906

Accession Number: 1934.1827A-D

Button

Small blue glass round button with metal loop for attachment

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100907

Accession Number: 1930.1370

Shirtwaist Set

Painted porcelain shirtwaist set consisting of a brooch, eight studs, and one cuff button, each features a painted blue, green or purple flower on a painted gold background.

Maker: unknown

Material: porcelain

GUSN: 100908

Accession Number: 1945.36a-j

Cuff Button

Rectangular brass cuff button with enameled Asian figure holding an umbrella on blue background, brass post and circular guard on reverse.

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100909

Accession Number: 1938.1400

Set of Studs

Seventeen studs of various designs and materials all set on a white silk ribbon. Three white circular studs with gold screw posts; one gold knot stud; pair of flat circular jet studs with gold screw posts; three gold and black enamel star studs with gold screw posts; one circular brushed gold stud ...

Date: 1880-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100910

Accession Number: 1934.1835

Set of Buttons

Set of three black cloth buttons with beaded star design, all sewn to white paper card.

Date: ca. 1863

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100911

Accession Number: 1936.890

Set of Buttons

Three oval enamel buttons, each feature a pink flower on a green background and a gold border, loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1850-1880

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100912

Accession Number: 1947.182

Set of Buttons

Set of five circular brass and enamel buttons, each feature a stylized blue enamel flower, loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100913

Accession Number: 1969.2410.1-5

Set of Buttons

Set of seven brass buttons, four large and three small, each feature a peacock with faceted cut steel beads in the feathers, brass loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: ca. 1882

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100914

Accession Number: 1935.1093a-g

Set of Buttons

Set of seven circular brass buttons, each feature a cut steel six-point star within a circle, border has engraved and pierced geometric design, brass loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: brass (alloy)

GUSN: 100915

Accession Number: 1929.1093a-g

Set of Buttons

Set of seven steel buttons with blue paint, each feature a raised flower with a faceted cut steel bead center, steel loop on reverse for attachment.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100916

Accession Number: 1929.1094a-g

Pair of Buttons

Pair of circular painted metal buttons, each feature three silver flowers with metal centers over brown background, painted gold on reverse.

Date: 1870-1910

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 100917

Accession Number: 1929.1095ab

Belt Buckle

Gilt metal belt buckle consisting of two circular pieces, each feature a painted butterfly on mother of pearl background set under glass, raised scrollwork and beaded border, eye and hook clasp and bars for belt attachment on reverse.

Date: 1880-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: glass (material)

GUSN: 100918

Accession Number: 1946.844ab