- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- De Shields, André, American, born 1946
- Date
- 1978-1988
- Medium
- metal and rhinestone
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 3/4 × 13/16 × 1 1/4 in. (7 × 2.1 × 3.2 cm)
- Description
- Cuff links from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields. The head of the cufflink is a large blue rhinestone in circular metal head. Surrounding the rhinestone the circular metal has a rope pattern and a ridged edge that extends past the rhinestone below. 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.
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Jewelry and Adornment
- Clothing - Costume
- Type
- cuff links
- Topic
- Actors
- Broadway Theatre
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Entertainers
- Musical Theatre
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
- Object number
- 2018.1.1.5.5ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




