Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
Date:
ca. 1866
Object Number:
1921.20
Medium:
Steel
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Glove buttons in box
Object Number:
INV.293a-d
Date:
1900-1930
Medium:
Ceramic, cardboard
Dimensions:
overall (in box): 3/4 x 9 1/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 1.9 x 23.2 x 8.3 cm )
Marks:
printed: on box lid: "ONE PAIR OF TWO BUTTON UNDRESSED / KIDS / Extra Fine Quality"; "THE FAMOUS ROOSEVELT BRAND / Every Pair Guaranteed"; "BROADWAY NOVELTIES CO. 171 BROADWAY NEW YORK."
printed: on red lining inside box: "Two Buttin' Kids"
Description:
Pair of glove buttons housed in rectangular cardboard box, in the form of ceramic babies positioned with heads together and feet pointed in opposite directions; box lined with red paper with inscription; box lid inscribed.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
