Button

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Button

Entry/Object ID

1946.27.1

Description

Post-backed button inset with a faceted glass gemstone. The gallery is covered with foil that is tinted pink at the center.

Context

Worn by Harriett Morse Dustin during the Royalton Raid. According to family history, Dustin survived the attack by escaping into the woods and hiding behind a log.

Acquisition

Accession

1946.27

Source or Donor

Hill, Mildred Jennie White (1894-1970)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

In honor of William C. White

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1780

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Button

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Fastener, Textile

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Notion

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Needleworking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Textileworking T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3/8 in

Diameter

7/16 in

Material

Glass, Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dustin, Harriet Morse (1786-1871)

Related Places

Place

Town

Royalton

County

Windsor County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

The Royalton Raid