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Button

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Description
Plain, flat, circular, single-piece button with loop shank brazed on back. Back stamped incuse inside two concentric bands around perimeter "·*· A.BENEDICT ·*· / WATERBURY" and "*·* TREBLE *·* / GILT" in roman letters. One of six A. Benedict buttons, 1982.0090.09E-G, I-J and M, from a collection of 15 buttons, 1982.0090.09A-O.
Maker is Aaron Benedict (1785-1873) of Waterbury, CT. Benedict began producing bone and ivory buttons in 1812, but firm went by A. Benedict from 1823 to 1829; still in operation today as The Waterbury Button Company.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
button
date made
1823 - 1829
place made
United States: Connecticut, Waterbury
Physical Description
gilt brass (button material)
copper (shank material)
Measurements
overall: 1/4 in x 3/4 in;.635 cm x 1.905 cm
ID Number
1982.0090.09J
catalog number
1982.0090.09J
accession number
1982.0090
Credit Line
Estate of John Paul Remensnyder
subject
Uniforms, Military
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Clothing & Accessories
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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