2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.

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Button

Date1770-1790

OriginEngland or Europe, France

MediumGilt copper alloy (brass), wood, wool (waxed)

DimensionsDia: 1"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. William Meredith.

Object number1971-5

DescriptionButton: thin brass shell or cap, die stamped in design to imitate passementrie (fabric, thread), 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.