1. Material:
  2. cloth (367)

buttons from Abraham Lincoln's clothing

Creator:
Tresse de Paris, H. D. Barr, Best Make
Location:
France; Washington, D. C.
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
cloth, metal
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0708a-m
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

a-k) Eleven round buttons covered in black broadcloth with black metal backings engraved with "Tresse de Paris." l) Smaller round button covered in black broadcloth with black metal backing engraved with "Best Make, W. K." m) Brass button is embossed with "H.D. Barr, Washington, D.C." on the front and engraved with "T.W. & W.; H., M.; Paris, Depose" on the reverse. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum