Political Club, "Wide Awake," Clothing Buttons, 1860

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Button (Fastener)

Date Made

1860

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2002.0.25.274

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Gold (Color)
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Diameter: 0.625 in
Thickness: 0.188 in
Length: 4.5 in
Width: 3 in
Height: 0.125 in

Inscriptions

Obverse: LIBERTY & UNION On paper insert: Liberty Union - / marked on top -
Political Club, "Wide Awake," Clothing Buttons, 1860