Military button

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Military button

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.17

Description

Thirty six buttons marked "46RT" (RT- Regiment) strung on a linen tape: a circular, molded, one piece convex button with shank; press-molded decoration consists of a wing spread eagle with forked lightning and olive branch; "46/RT" stamped on shield; a shako, two muskets, an arrow, a sword to left of shield; an American flag with 12 stars, a drum to right of shield; mark appears on reverse, stamped: "Wishart/New York", mold line evident through center of back button.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Hugh Wishart

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1812 - 1815

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Tape & Buttons 1/2" high

Length

13 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 13 in. (33 cm)

Material

Linen, Copper Silver-plated

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Tarnish and corrosion evident.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Major Joseph Delafield

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.88.18 - Epaulet - Part of set MP.88.19 - Epaulet - Part of set MP.88.21 a-b - Box - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Additional appraisal: Albert. RV45 p.30.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor