Astro Manufacturing Cuff Links and Tie Clip Set, 1957-1963

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THF174128 / Astro Manufacturing Cuff Links and Tie Clip Set, 1957-1963
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Artifact Overview

This cuff links and tie clasp set was produced by Astro Manufacturing, the producer of the full-size mechanical version of the bank depicted on them. This so-called Astro Missile Coin Bank, like the other banks produced by this company, drew upon Americans' interest in outer space during the mid-20th century. This set was a free gift when a bank placed its order.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Cuff links

Date Made

1957-1963

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.12.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Raymond Reines, Dedicated to the Berzac Family.

Material

Metal

Color

Gold (Color)
Red
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 0.5 in (Tie clip)
Width: 1.375 in (Tie clip)
Length: 0.75 in (Tie clip)
Height: 0.5 in (Cuff links)
Width: 1.375 in (Cuff links)
Length: 1 in (Cuff links)
Height: 1.375 in (Box)
Width: 3.5 in (Box)
Length: 2.75 in (Box)
Height: 1.438 in (Packaging)
Width: 4 in (Packaging)
Length: 3.063 in (Packaging)

Inscriptions

on back of tie clip and cuff links: ASTRO on inside of box lid: An ASTRO Original
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