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1960.7.1.72

One of six identical buttons, circular in shape and with the upper side decorated with one central ovoid facet.

1960.7.1.72

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Collection type: Object
Description: One of six identical buttons, circular in shape and with the upper side decorated with one central ovoid facet.
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 .67 - .72 [MdeA 1/3/2002]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England
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: Diameter: max 8 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1960.7.1.72

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