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Art Smith (American, born Cuba, 1917–1982). <em>Pair of Cuff Links</em>, 1974. Gold and silver, 1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Linda Kandel Kuehl in loving memory of her husband, John R. Kuehl, 2011.89.4a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2011.89.4a-b_view1.jpg)
Art Smith (American, born Cuba, 1917–1982). Pair of Cuff Links, 1974. Gold and silver, 1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Linda Kandel Kuehl in loving memory of her husband, John R. Kuehl, 2011.89.4a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2011.89.4a-b_view1.jpg)
Art Smith (American, born Cuba, 1917–1982). <em>Pair of Cuff Links</em>, 1974. Gold and silver, 1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Linda Kandel Kuehl in loving memory of her husband, John R. Kuehl, 2011.89.4a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2011.89.4a-b_view1.jpg)

Art Smith (American, born Cuba, 1917–1982). Pair of Cuff Links, 1974. Gold and silver, 1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Linda Kandel Kuehl in loving memory of her husband, John R. Kuehl, 2011.89.4a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2011.89.4a-b_view1.jpg)

Art Smith (American, born Cuba, 1917–1982). <em>Pair of Cuff Links</em>, 1974. Gold and silver, 1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Linda Kandel Kuehl in loving memory of her husband, John R. Kuehl, 2011.89.4a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2011.89.4a-b_view2.jpg)

Art Smith (American, born Cuba, 1917–1982). Pair of Cuff Links, 1974. Gold and silver, 1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Linda Kandel Kuehl in loving memory of her husband, John R. Kuehl, 2011.89.4a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2011.89.4a-b_view2.jpg)

Art Smith (American, born Cuba, 1917–1982). <em>Pair of Cuff Links</em>, 1974. Gold and silver, 1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Linda Kandel Kuehl in loving memory of her husband, John R. Kuehl, 2011.89.4a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2011.89.4a-b_PS9.jpg)

Art Smith (American, born Cuba, 1917–1982). Pair of Cuff Links, 1974. Gold and silver, 1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Linda Kandel Kuehl in loving memory of her husband, John R. Kuehl, 2011.89.4a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2011.89.4a-b_PS9.jpg)

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Pair of Cuff Links

Art Smith

Decorative Arts and Design

ARTIST Art Smith, American, born Cuba, 1917–1982
MEDIUM Gold and silver
  • Place Made: New York, New York, United States
    • DATES 1974
    DIMENSIONS 1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm) 15 x 15 in. (38.1 x 38.1 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS One cufflink, on reverse on horizontal latch, stamped: '14K'; Other cufflink,on reverse of horizontal latch,stamped: '18K'.
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 2011.89.4a-b
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Linda Kandel Kuehl in loving memory of her husband, John R. Kuehl
    PROVENANCE March 1974, commissioned from the artist by John R. and Linda Kuehl of Lumberville, PA; December 31, 2011, gift of Linda Kuehl to the Brooklyn Museum.
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    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Pair of men's triangular cuff links with raised polished silver and gold 'pebble' design with folding vertical and horizontal latch for attaching to shirt.
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    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Art Smith (American, born Cuba, 1917–1982). Pair of Cuff Links, 1974. Gold and silver, 1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Linda Kandel Kuehl in loving memory of her husband, John R. Kuehl, 2011.89.4a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2011.89.4a-b_view1.jpg)
    IMAGE overall, CUR.2011.89.4a-b_view1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2011
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    Art Smith (American, born Cuba, 1917–1982). <em>Pair of Cuff Links</em>, 1974. Gold and silver, 1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Linda Kandel Kuehl in loving memory of her husband, John R. Kuehl, 2011.89.4a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2011.89.4a-b_view1.jpg)

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