Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
Coll. of clothing buttons on string
Object Number:
INV.6749
Date:
1850-1950
Medium:
Metal, plastic, glass, textile
Dimensions:
overall (as strung): 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 5 3/8 in. ( 2.2 x 2.9 x 13.7 cm )
Description:
Collection of 27 buttons strung together; buttons made of various materials, in various sizes and designs.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
