Collection Highlights
Chaise (side chair)
Date:
1779
Object Number:
1817.13
Medium:
Beech, gilding; silk upholstery
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cuff link collection
Object Number:
INV.12393a-o
Date:
1896-1910
Medium:
Gold, silver, other metal, diamond, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall (ab approx.): 3/4 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (1.9 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)
Overall (cd approx.): 7/8 x 3/8 x 1/4 in. (2.2 x 1 x 0.6
Marks:
engraved: bottom of a and b: "EK"
engraved: center of i: "EPK"
engraved: center of j: "EPK"
engraved: center of k: "EPK"
Description:
Framed collection of cuff links; a, b are metal engraved with flower and swirl design with "E K" at the bottom; c, d are silver, one is long and oblong, the other is oval, with scroll and acanthus leaf design along one side of each; e, f are silver, square, with circular gold design at the center with cornucopia; g, h are oval gold with diamond set at the center with starburst design surrounding; i is oval gold with "E P K" engraved at the center; j is oval metal with "EPK" engraved across the center surrounded with black enamel frame; k is oval gold with "EPK" engraved at the center; l-m are two sets of cuff links with gold oval having spiral design, floral and scroll design on one side.
Gallery Label:
Notes accompanying this cuff link collection indicate that they were purchased by or presented to the donor, Edwin P. Kilroe, between 1896 and 1910.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edwin P. Kilroe, 1950
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
