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Button
Object/Artifact
Horn 24 assorted buttons: 7 black conical glass with tiny white dot at peak; inserted brass loop. Miniature. 2 dome shaped same, a trifle larger. Sewn to basque of brown striped silk 2-piece dress.
G89.251
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Notion
1860
button
horn
glass
conical glass