Collection Highlights
The N. O. massacre
Date:
1866
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1866.43
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sleeve buttons and shirt studs in case (men's demi-parure)
Object Number:
INV.12392a-f
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Tortoise shell; leather, silk, metal
Dimensions:
overall (in case): 1 3/8 x 3 x 4 1/2 in. ( 3.5 x 7.6 x 11.4 cm )
Marks:
Underside of case lid stamped with retailer's name in gold: "UNION SQUARE / TIFFANY & CO. / NEW YORK"
Description:
Men's demi-parure includes set of tortoise shell sleeve buttons and shirt studs in original case; center obverse of each button decorated with applied circular medallion of griffin (one griffin missing); shanks on reverse of each button; brown leather case lined with turquoise velvet and satin; the lid is arched and hinged to the box at back, with metal clasp fastener at the center-front; interior of case slotted to accommodate each stud.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
