Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Buttons
Object Number:
INV.5776hi
Date:
1800-1815
Medium:
Brass, metal
Dimensions:
largest: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: h) back: "LONDON"
stamped: i) back: "RICH/STANDARD GILT/ORANGE"
Description:
Brass button and gilded metal button with floral design on front.
Gallery Label:
This link was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at a Revolutionary War encampment at War of 1812 forts in upstate New York or Canada.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
