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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Buttons.
Buttons
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Buttons.

Buttons

Date1790-1820
MediumLinen thread and cloth, bone, metal.
DimensionsD: 3/8"; H: 7/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1966-402,1-17
Description17 buttons on display card: white cone or sugarloaf-shape buttons, linen thread covered in spiral pattern. Probably for shirts, waistcoats, etc.

Construction History:
1. 1680-1750 Initial Construction
2. Date Unknown- remounted
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Buttons.
1680-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Buttons.
1680-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Buttons.
1680-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Buttons.
1680-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Buttons.
1680-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Buttons.
1680-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Buttons.
1680-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Buttons.
1680-1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Waistcoat.
1750-1780
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Waistcoat
1850-1900; needlework ca. 1750
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Waistcoat
ca. 1730 (late 19th c alterations)
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Waistcoat.
1750-1770; shortened later