Collection Highlights
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Date:
1880
Object Number:
LIB.Y1808.W
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Glove buttoner
Object Number:
1943.191
Date:
ca. 1880
Medium:
Gold, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 14 x 1.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on gold wire: "14"
stamped: on gold wire: "JAIG......."?
Description:
Gold glove buttoner; V-shaped gold wire with hoop terminals; gold chain strung through hoops, attached to gold ball decorated with blue and white enameled flower heads.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Mary W. Bangs
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
