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

Button

Date1750-1770
Artist/Maker
OriginEurope, France (probably)
MediumSilk, linen, metallic silver, wood
DimensionsDia: 1 1/16"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William Meredith.
Object number1971-20
DescriptionSuit button in hexagonal shape embellished with a star pattern formed of metallic silver threads and silver purl on cloth-covered wood mold; silk thread covered back; convex shape.ProvenanceDonor was a button collector and member of the Betsy Ross Button Club of Pennsylvania, founded in 1943.
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
1750-1770
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
Style of eighteenth century
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
Late 18th c.
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
1770-1790.
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
Late 18th c. or early 19th c.
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
1780-1800.
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
Late 18th c.
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