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Button (USA), ca. 1880

This is a Button. It is dated ca. 1880 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is rubber; mother of pearl, brass in tin. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Miss Frances Morris. It is credited Gift of Frances Morris.

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Button (USA), ca. 1880; rubber; mother of pearl, brass in tin; Gift of Frances Morris; 1941-91-2-d

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