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Button
Description
A cylindrical silver button inscribed on the front with the initals "HJM" in script. The button has rounded edges and an attached silver shank on the underside. A wire pin is threaded through the shank. This style of shank is known as a "plate and loop" shank. Mark on the shank pin "STERLING"
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
2005.0024.008 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Esther Leeds Cooperman
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Complete Details
Object Number
2005.0024.008 A
Object Name
Button
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Front
Inscription: "HJM" inscribed in script.
Type: Mark
Location: Shank pin
Inscription: "STERLING" stamped incuse
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
0.2 (H) x 1 (W) x 0.6 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
0.6 (H) x 2.5 (W) x 1.5 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Width was measured because of the attachment on the shank.