Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Brass buttons; stamped on front with eagle perched atop New York State coat of arms inside shield.
Credit Line:
Gift of Arthur V. Lyall
Object Number:
1943.492d-e
Marks:
stamped: front: "EXCELSIOR"; back: "D.EVANS & CO./ATTLEBORO MASS."
Gallery Label:
These buttons were part of a uniform worn by James Lyall, who served with the 12th New York Infantry during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
30386
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1850-1860
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 in. ( 1.3 cm )
Description:
Brass buttons; stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, with shield on breast.
Credit Line:
Gift of Arthur V. Lyall
Object Number:
1943.492a-c
Marks:
stamped: front: "A" (inside shield; Artillery); back: "HORSTMANN & CO./NY"
Gallery Label:
These buttons were part of a uniform worn by James Lyall, who served with the 12th New York Infantry during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
30385
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1880
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Brass buttons; stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, with shield on breast.
Object Number:
X.390f-p
Marks:
stamped: front: "A" (inside shield; Artillery); back: "D. EVANS & CO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
30383
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1865-1875
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 1/2 in. ( 1.3 cm )
Description:
Brass buttons; stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, with shield on breast.
Object Number:
X.390a-e
Marks:
stamped: front: "A" (inside shield, Artillery); back: "D. EVANS & CO./EXTRA"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
30380
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Brass buttons; stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, encircled by border of stars, with shield on breast.
Credit Line:
Gift of the New York Caledonian Club
Object Number:
1934.162vvv
Marks:
stamped: back: "EXTRA QUALITY"
Gallery Label:
This button was formerly owned by the Veterans' Association of the 79th New York Highlanders, a Civil War regiment.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
30346
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1840-1855
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Brass buttons; stamped with regiment number inside horn on front.
Credit Line:
Gift of the New York Caledonian Club
Object Number:
1934.162uuu
Marks:
stamped: front: "MYM/1"; back: "R&W ROBINSON/EXTRA RICH"
Gallery Label:
This button was formerly owned by the Veterans' Association of the 79th New York Highlanders, a Civil War regiment.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1855
eMuseum Object ID:
30344
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Dome-shaped brass buttons stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, with shield on breast.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, New York Commandery
Object Number:
1926.96h-s
Marks:
stamped: front: "A" (inside shield); back: "EXTRA QUALITY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
30322
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 5/8 in. ( 1.6 cm )
Description:
Dome-shaped brass buttons stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, with shield on breast.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, New York Commandery
Object Number:
1926.96a-g
Marks:
stamped: front: "A" (inside shield); back: "SCOVILL CO./WATERBURY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
30280
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Dome-shaped brass button; female figure holding staff, and standing over another figure in center.
Object Number:
X.395
Marks:
stamped: front: "CADET/SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS/V.M.I." (Virginia Military Institute); back: "FIRMIN & SONS/LONDON"
Gallery Label:
This button was worn on the uniform of a cadet at the Virginia Military Institute, probably before or during the Civil War.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
30237
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
largest: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Brass buttons; stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, encircled by border of stars, with shield on breast.
Credit Line:
Gift of the New York Caledonian Club
Object Number:
1934.162lll-ppp
Marks:
stamped: backs: "HORSTMANN BROS. & CO./.PHIL"
Gallery Label:
These buttons were formerly owned by the Veterans' Association of the 79th New York Highlanders, a Civil War regiment.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
30166
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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