Washington Inaugural button & box
Date1789-1797
MediumBrass
DimensionsOverall: 5/8 in (16 mm)
Credit LineGift of the Lasser family.
Object number2004-21,18A&B
DescriptionA small waistcoat sized button with a stamped eagle and star surroudned by an indented boarder.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, but this is a much rarer waistcoat or vest size.
1789-1797
ca. 1750
ca. 1801-1809
