Name/Title
ButtonDescription
A small, round button, blue in color with scale design.Context
The clothing that was popular among women working along Basin Street would have incorporated bold, rich colors to better attract the attention of their clientele. This button was likely part of one such colorful ensemble and represents the expense that would have gone into dressing and styling these otherwise lower-class women into something more attuned to the expensive tastes of New Orleans' elite.Collection
319 N. Basin St.Cataloged By
Alexandra River OsbournCreate Date
December 13, 2024Update Date
December 13, 2024