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1901

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1940

  • We acquired this object.

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2015

2025

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Button (USA), 20th century

This is a Button. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Scovill Manufacturing Company. It is credited Gift of Scovill Manufacturing Company.

Cite this object as

Button (USA), 20th century; brass; Gift of Scovill Manufacturing Company; 1940-61-3-a

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