Dorset crosswheel buttons

Name/Title

Dorset crosswheel buttons

Entry/Object ID

2020.52

Description

Six identical, bright blue buttons resembling little wheels.

Context

The Dorset button originated in the United Kingdom.

Category

Buttons

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Place

City

Unknown place of origin

Notes

Possibly handmade. Dorset buttons are created by wrapping thread around a metal ring and creating “spokes” by wrapping and making backstitches with the thread.

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

buttons (fasteners)

Dimensions

Height

2 cm

Width

2 cm

Parts

Count

6

Parts

Six buttons.

Material

Metal, Thread

Color

Blue

Location

Drawer

Button Drawer

Room

Library