2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Button.

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Button

Date1770-1790

Artist/Maker Mrs. William Meredith

OriginEngland

MediumGilt copper alloy (brass) over wood form

DimensionsDia: 1 1/8"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. William Meredith.

Object number1971-6

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