Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Buttons
Object Number:
1935.99hh-kk
Date:
1880-1898
Medium:
Brass, tin
Dimensions:
largest: 3/8 x 3/4 in. ( 1 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
stamped: feont of hh-jj: "1"; back: "T W & W/PARIS"
Description:
Two brass and two tin buttons; dome-shaped with horn in center.
Gallery Label:
These buttons were collected by the donor during her service as a nurse in the Spanish-American War. The buttons were worn on the uniforms of Spanish troops.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anna P. Osmers
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
