Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
ca. 1750
1902.3
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
ca. 1898
Medium
Metal, paper
Dimensions
diameter: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description
Circular pin-back button inscribed "CALIFORNIA" with image of state seal below motto "EUREKA"; printed paper backing.
Object Number
INV.2966
Marks
printed: on label inside button back: "AMERICAN PEPSIN CUM CO./BUTTON MADE BY/ THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./NEWARK, N.J./[various patent dates]
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
