Collection Highlights
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925), Seen from the Back, Seated at an Easel and Holding a Palette
1875
1935.85.2.83
Graphite on ivory paper, formerly mounted on a page of Album 2
Support the New-York Historical Society
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
1860-1865
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 1/2 in. ( 1.3 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
1935.99x
Marks
stamped: back: "STEELE & JOHNSON"
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.
