Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button |
Catalog Number |
0985.13.01345e |
Date |
ca. 1861-1865 |
Description |
Button made of bronze with a dotted engraved top with a dented center and four more dents alternating with mesh clover designs around the center. There is a metal loop attached on the back to form the button. |
Dimensions |
D-0.45 Dia-0.45 inches |
Owned |
unidentified Confederate POW |
Made |
unidentified Confederate POW |
Provenance |
The ring and buttons (.1345a & .1345b) were carved and worn by Confederate POWs held in Union military prisons. |
People |
unidentified Confederate POW |
Subjects |
POW's Prisoners of war |