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1960.7.1.60

One of six identical buttons, round in shape and faceted all over.

1960.7.1.60

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Collection type
Object
Description
One of six identical buttons, round in shape and faceted all over.
Long description
The button is made of black glass and was made to imitate jet and to be worn during mourning. For all identical buttons strung together see 1960.7.1 .59 - .64 [MdeA 1/3/2002]
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
Dimensions
Length: max 9 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1960.7.1.60

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

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