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2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.

Button

Date1770-1790.
MediumGilt copper alloy (brass), wood, wool (waxed)
DimensionsDia: 1"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William Meredith.
Object number1971-5
DescriptionButton: thin brass shell or cap, die stamped in design to imitate passementrie (fabric, thread), gilded, and secured over wooden mold which has 4 holes with catgut interlaced for attaching.
ProvenanceDonor is a button collector and member of the Betsy Ross Button Club of Pennsylvania, founded in 1943. See correspondence in object folder.