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

Button

Date1770-1790.
Artist/Maker Mrs. William Meredith
OriginEngland
MediumGilt copper alloy (brass) over wood form
DimensionsDia: 1 1/8"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William Meredith.
Object number1971-6
DescriptionSuit button: thin brass shell or cap die stamped in design to imitate passementrie (fabric), 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.
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
1770-1790.
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
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