Buttons

DateEarly 1900s

Terms

Buttons
Gold
Pearl
Vienna

Dimensions2.54 cm (1 in.)

MarkingsLabel: "Gesetz Lich Geschutzt". The beads are accompanied by a paper envelope marked "SHREVE, CRUMP & LOWE" and "Repairing Department". An insctiption in pen reads: "These lovery buttons [indistinct] / [indistinct] that matched a dress / made for me in Vienna / in 1901 - Mother"

Credit LineGift of Sally Dabney Parker (1985)

Object numberCOS85.118

DescriptionA set of 5 matching buttons. The buttons are gold colored metal with pearl discs at the center. The gold around the disc forms 4 petals. The outer border features a raised, acanthus leaf motif. The backs of the buttons are flat, with the text: "GESETZLICH GESCHUTZT". At the center of the back is a metal loop shank. The beads are accompanied by a paper envelope marked "SHREVE, CRUMP & LOWE" and "Repairing Department". An insctiption in pen reads: "These lovery buttons [indistinct] / [indistinct] that matched a dress / made for me in Vienna / in 1901 - Mother"

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