Manufactured by
Unidentified
Worn by
Eikerenkoetter, Frederick J. II, American, 1935 - 2009
Date
mid 20th-early 21st century
Medium
rhinestone on metal
Dimensions
H x W x D (a): 15/16 × 15/16 × 1 in. (2.4 × 2.4 × 2.5 cm)
H x W x D (b): 15/16 × 15/16 × 1 in. (2.4 × 2.4 × 2.5 cm)
Description
A pair of cufflinks worn by Reverend Ike. The gold tone cufflinks feature identical crown shaped front faces encrusted with white rhinestones. Each crown has three arches set with small, round, white rhinestones points. The crown caps are represented by two marquise cut white rhinestones. At the bottom of the crowns are a band of channel set white rhinestone baguettes framed by two rows of gold beads. The crowns are capped with a square cut, white rhinestone topped by a small, round cut, white rhinestone. The posts and T-bar toggles are gold tone base metal and plain. One cufflink (2022.60.3a) is missing a round point just above one of the marquise cut white rhinestones. The other cufflink (2022.60.3b) is complete.
Place purchased
England, Europe
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
cuff links
Topic
Christianity
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Fashion design
Preaching
Radio
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eula M. Dent Eikerenkoetter (Wife) and Xavier F. Eikerenkoetter (Son)
Object number
2022.60.3ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bff88013-0e0f-431f-ae8b-213377f380e4

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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