Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1776
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1776.4
Medium:
Paper, broadside
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sleeve buttons
Object Number:
INV.12675.11ab
Date:
1875-1910
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
overall (each): 3/8 x 1 in. ( 1 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of circular metal sleeve buttons with enameled faces; buttons have a white flower on a vine with multicolored butterfly against lapis blue background; shank with face on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wilmot T. Cox, 1942
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
