Collection Highlights
Dressing table
1795-1810
INV.14982
Mahogany, mahogany and other inlays, white pine, yellow poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
1880-1893
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description
Dome-shaped brass button stamped on front with eagle grasping branch in one talon, and arrows in other talon, with shield on breast.
Credit Line
Gift of Anna P. Osmers
Object Number
1935.99s
Marks
stamped: back: "HORSTMANN BROS. & CO./PHILA"
Gallery Label
This uniform button was collected by the donor during her service as a nurse in the Spanish-American War.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
