Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Two circular glass buttons with metal loop on the back for attachment.
Object Number:
INV.6825ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12139
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Buttons
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 0.6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Group of eight matching circular glass buttons with red circular stripes, each button has two holes at the center.
Object Number:
INV.6820a-h
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12092
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coll. of clothing buttons on string
Classification:
Date:
1850-1950
Medium:
Glass, metal, stone, plastic
Dimensions:
overall (as strung): 1 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 29 in. ( 4.1 x 3.5 x 73.7 cm )
Description:
Collection of 219 buttons strung together; buttons made of glass, metal, stone, plastic in various designs, shapes and colors.
Object Number:
INV.6746
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
12090
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Coll. of clothing buttons
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Glass, celluloid, metal, leather, mother of pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 44.4 cm )
Description:
Circular piece of leather with miscellaneous buttons applied, covering entire surface, decorated with marble game pieces.
Object Number:
INV.6841
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
12086
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: white and brown
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Circular white glass button with maroon rim, two holes at the center.
Object Number:
INV.6816
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
12083
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: disk shape
Classification:
Date:
1840-1900
Medium:
Shell, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. ( 1 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Circular shell button with metal shank on reverse anchored to the center with metal stud on obverse; button is slightly depressed in the middle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Major E. Gibert Schermerhorn
Object Number:
1936.485
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12082
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: clear and green
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Circular clear glass button with domed top, there is a metal loop on the back for attachment.
Object Number:
INV.6831
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
12081
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: brown and white
Classification:
Date:
1800-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 0.6 x 1.6 cm )
Description:
Circular white glass button with brown rim, four holes at the center for attachment.
Object Number:
INV.6832
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
12080
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: brown
Classification:
Date:
1830-1890
Medium:
Ceramic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 0.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Circular brown ceramic button with two holes at the center for attachment.
Object Number:
INV.6836
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
12079
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Button: brown
Classification:
Date:
1855-1886
Medium:
Hard rubber, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 1/2 in. ( 1.6 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Nearly round hard rubber button with metal loop on the back for attachment.
Object Number:
INV.6838
Marks:
impressed: on back of button: "N. R. CO. / P = T"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1886
eMuseum Object ID:
12078
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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