Hi,

I would be hesitant to classify the cuff links strictly as an adornment. They do serve a functional purpose. I think the word adornment does not necessitate the need for functionality, just my thought. Our particular lexicon classifies cuff links under the umbrella term “fastening element.” I suggest something closer to: [costume--accessories--fastening element].

Hope that can be of use,

Erica Scott

Office of the Registrar, Museum at FIT

Seventh Avenue at 27^th Street

New York, NY 10001

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Hi All,

I am trying to catalog a cuff link, but Chenhall’s doesn’t list cuff links anywhere. I was thinking it would fall under Adornment. Is there a related term to use? How would you catalog it?

Thanks Much,

Toni Kiser

Registrar

The National WWII Museum

New Orleans, LA

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