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Grand Army of the Republic buttons

Creator:
Scovill Manufacturing Company
Location:
Connecticut, New Haven County, Waterbury
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: x x 3/4 in 1 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0476a-d
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Brass Grand Army of the Republic coat buttons feature a finely-striped dome embossed with "G.A.R." in ornate interlocking font. Plain trim encircles the dome. "Scovill Mfg. Co., Waterbury" is engraved around the edge on the reverse. A metal ring to tack the button to the garment is attached to the center of the back. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum