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Sleeve Button

William Simpkins

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Octagonal metal cufflink with rounded edges, comprising two identical parts connected by a short cylindrical bar. Each part features a raised textured design in the center, with a starburst pattern surrounded by short lines radiating outward. The background of the image is white. The cufflink, titled "Sleeve Button", is by artist William Simpkins.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1750
Medium
Gold
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 361 px
Public Domain
Yes
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