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Title |
Golden Age Gilt button |
Object Name |
Pin, Lapel |
Description |
Gold button with the inscription "Benedict & Coe Treble Gilt." According to internet research it is a Golden Age Gilt button. Five grains of gold per gross of buttons was added toa mixture of mercury and then brushed on the brass buttons which were then cooked in a furnace. Using this method, buttons could be guilt, double gilt or triple guilt. |
Object ID |
1977.001.1016c |
Caption |
1977.001.1016c(top) |
Dimensions |
L-0.32 inches |
Search Terms |
Button |
Collection |
Decker Collection |
People |
Decker, J. William |
Subjects |
Clothing & dress Buttons (Fasteners) |
Year Range from |
1810 |
Year Range to |
1900 |