George Washington Inaugural Button, "Pater Patriae"
Date1780-1800
MediumBrass or Copper, Pewter, Iron
DimensionsOverall: 1 in (25 mm)
Credit LineGift of the Lasser family.
Object number2003-22,152
DescriptionA die struck brass or copper button with the image of George Washington in the center. Surrounding his image reads "General Washington" and "Pater Patriae."Label TextWith the inauguration of the first president of the United States, commemorative objects were made to celebrate the occasion. Several patterns of buttons were produced, likely in England for the American market. These all tended to be large in size for men’s coats.
ca. 1800
