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Cuff links for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

Catalog Data

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Worn by:
André De Shields, American, born 1946  Search this
Medium:
(.1a) metal and rhinestone;
(.1b) metal, rhinestone and thread
Dimensions:
H x W x D (1a): 2 3/8 × 15/16 × 1 5/16 in. (6 × 2.4 × 3.3 cm)
H x W x D (1b): 2 7/8 × 15/16 × 1 5/16 in. (7.3 × 2.4 × 3.3 cm)
Type:
cuff links
Place used:
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1982
Description:
Cuff links from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The head of the cufflink is a large blue rhinestone in circular metal head. The head connects to a metal mesh chain that ends in a large hole to connect to the cuff link. The head also connects to the post and a toggle closure.
One of the cufflinks (.1b) has a large repair in the center of the mesh chain. It has completely detached and has been sewn together with white thread.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Actors  Search this
Broadway Theatre  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Costume  Search this
Entertainers  Search this
Musical Theatre  Search this
Television  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
Object number:
2018.1.1.5.1ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Clothing-Costume
Adornment
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54d36da45-d659-4143-9756-9d683aa73676
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2018.1.1.5.1ab