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1960.7.1.53

One of three glass buttons, circular in shape. The upper part of the button is concave with a link design.

1960.7.1.53

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of three glass buttons, circular in shape. The upper part of the button is concave with a link design.
Long description
The button is made of black glass and was made to imitate jet and to be worn during mourning. For the other buttons see 1960.7.1 .52 and .54[MdeA 28/2/2002]
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Miss J. Watters
Field collector Patience Watters
PRM source Miss J. Watters
PRM source Patience Watters
Date / Period
Date made: 1800-1899
Date collected
By 1960
Acquisition information
Donated: 1960
Materials and processes
Material Glass, Material Metal, Process Polished
Dimensions
Diameter: max 10 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1960.7.1.53

Search terms: Commemoration, Death, Ornament, Clothing, Button

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