Cuff links for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

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Cuff links from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The head of the cufflink is a large blue rhinestone in circular metal head. 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. One of the cufflinks (.1b) has a large repair in the center of the mesh chain. It has completely detached and has been sewn together with white thread.

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