Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button: black
Object Number:
INV.6834
Date:
ca. 1855-1886
Medium:
Rubber
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 7/8 in. ( 0.3 x 2.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: underside of button: "N. R. Co. / GOODYEAR'S P=T. 1851."
Description:
Flat circular black hard rubber button with two holes.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
