Collection Highlights
Thomas Cole (1801-1848)
Date:
ca. 1845
Object Number:
PR.012.2.885
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
INV.2503
Date:
ca. 1705
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
molded: around outer edge of front: "FRID IIII (sic) DEI GRAT"
molded: around outer edge of back: "DAN NOR VAN GOT REX / 1705"
Description:
Circular metal coin button (Denmark 8 skilling) with armored male bust on the front, inscriptions on front and back, metal loop on back for attachment.
Gallery Label:
Frederick IV (1671-1730) was king of Denmark and Norway from 1699-1730.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
