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Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
1836
1927.59
Plaster with wash
Artist/Maker: Unidentified Artist

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Button

Button
Object name 
Button
Date 
1650-1850
Medium 
Brass
Dimensions 
Overall: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description 
Brass button fragment.
Object Number 
INV.6162.17
Gallery Label 
According to an attached label, this button was found on September 27, 1937 at the Colonial Hicks house in Bayside, Queens. It was the front of a two-piece coat button.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.