Collection Highlights
Major Gen'l Z. Taylor Before Monterey
Date:
1848
Object Number:
PR.068.27
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
1940.855
Date:
1850-1940
Medium:
Possibly steel or marcasite, other metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular metal button encircled with 12 faceted cut-steel or marcasite rosettes, with one faceted cut-steel or marcasite half-sphere at the center, with shank on reverse at the center.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Charles S. Fairchild
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
