MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Button
Description:
Dimension:Dia:0.563in
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
19th c.
Abstract:
Buttons in Economy Mailing Bag with 3 cent postage stamp. Label of bag: "Uncle Elisha's buttons / Mrs. Walter Cope Saunderstown RI" Three of 11 are slightly different in design but all have general motif of eagle on anchor. Reverse of three: "Bro & Allien HNY (on reverse)" along perimeter. Reverse of four: "W. H. Horstmann & Sons PHI" along perimeter. Reverse of three: "Robinsons Extra" along perimeter. Reverse of final button has stars along perimeter and "ILT."
Call #:
01.C.43
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