This is a domed, faceted button made of clear glass. The eye was inserted into hot glass while still in the mold. This example is split in half and missing the shank. This type of button is found in archeological contexts dating from 1726 to 1776.

Keywords

Clothing, Fasteners, Glass

AAS Catalog Number

2005-602-18-2-2

General Provenience

Lot 35 Tavern Cellar