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English: Sales Book Of Sample Buttons (France), late 18th–early 19th century   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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English: Sales Book Of Sample Buttons (France), late 18th–early 19th century
Description
English: Sample book of buttons (1921-22-104/191) composed of five rectangular paper panels on woven fabric backing, four panels with rows of buttons made of gilded metal, foil, paillettes, or combinations of these materials. Paper panels with saleman's(?) headings and numbers written in ink; woven fabric backing with flap and ties. Fifth panel with numbered circular indentations where button were once mounted (buttons removed).
Date late 18th–early 19th century
Medium pinchbeck, gilded metal, metal foil, thread, paillettes (sequins); paper, woven fabric (cover)
Dimensions H x W x D (showing 4 panels with buttons, fabric flap and straps): 49 x 70 x 3 cm (19 5/16 x 27 9/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1921-22-103/191
Credit line Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Notes
  • Type: Sales book of sample buttons
  • Country: France
Source/Photographer Catalog Photo

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