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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, silver wrapped threads (XRF), silver purl (XRF), silver strips (XRF), 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.
1960-369, Needlework Cushion
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1660-1680
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
1750-1770
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
18th century
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
1770-1790
Breeches 1954-277
Breeches
1740-1755
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
Late 18th century
1991-476, Waistcoat
Waistcoat
ca. 1740
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
Late 18th century
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
Late 18th or early 19th century
DS2003-0594
Coat
1800-1820
DS2003-0594
Waistcoat
1800-1820
2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.
Button
Mrs. William Meredith
1780-1800