Name/Title
Gilt Buttons (small)Entry/Object ID
2025.1018.50Description
A set of nineteen individual gold buttons owned by Charles R. Pratt as spares for his USN overcoats. Button features an eagle perched on an anchor on the front. This variety is smaller than the regular size. Both held together by the same clasp.
Buttons 1-3 made by N.S. Meyers in New York.
Button 4 made by Jacob Reed's Sons.
Buttons 5-11 made by an unknown maker.
Button 12 made by Jacob Reed's Son.
Button 13 made by J.R. Guant & Son in New York.
Button 14 made by an unknown maker.
Button 15 made by J.R. Guant & Son in New York.
Button 16 made by Jacob Reed's Son.
Button 17 made by J.R. Guant & Son in New York.
Button 18 made by an unknown maker.
Button 19 made by N.S. Meyers in New York.Context
Charles Pratt collected souvenirs throughout his brief time as an ensign on Battleship Texas in 1921, throughout the rest of his US Navy career till 1942, and afterwards as a civilian.Collection
Collection (Charles R. Pratt), Historical CollectionsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Button, MilitaryNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Button, InsigniaNomenclature Primary Object Term
InsigniaNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
