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

Buttons

Date1680-1750
MediumLinen thread and cloth, bone, and metal.
DimensionsD: 5/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1966-446,1-5
Description5 small "Dorset knobs"; white linen thread covered buttons; thread worked in spiral pattern. Probably for children's clothes, shirts, or waistcoats.

Construction History:
1. 1680-1750 Initial Construction
2. Date Unknown- re-mounted
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.
1790-1820
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
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