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Link, Cuff

Object Name:
Link, Cuff
Object ID:
2012.026.03
Date:
circa 1894
Description:
Cufflink, Grand Army of the Republic, owned by Albert William Little (1836-c.1920) of Epping, NH. One-piece cufflink consisting of two cast copper discs connected by a copper post. Larger disc bears G.A.R. emblem with words "GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC / 1861-VETERAN-1866". Smaller disc bears image of campfire and bedroll. Back of larger disc marked "PAT. MAY 22. 1894."
Material:
Metal
Copper
Dimensions:
D-0.3 Dia-0.65 inches
Provenance:
Albert William Little (1836-c.1920) of Epping, NH, served in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. Cufflink purchased along with papers, a Bible, and photographs of Little.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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