The buttons are similar to the buttons of type II except that the front shell and back piece are held together by a separate narrow flat rim. This type was first produced by the Scovill Company in the 1830's, for the army staff officers. Type III represents the staff buttons that are usually gilt, convex, with the device on a lined field. The two parts were fastened together by turning the edge of the front shell over the back piece. The button was made of two pieces, a front shell upon which the device was struck, and a back plate to which a wire eyelet or loop shank was fastened by brazing. This type was invented by Benjamin Sanders of Birmingham, England in 1813. Type II represents the 2-piece convex buttons. Type I represents the 1-piece flat buttons made by either 1) casting metal (lead, pewter, or brass) in a mold which also provided an integral eyelet in some buttons the hole in the shank was drilled, or 2) striking the device on a brass disk a wire eyelet or loop shank was fastened by brazing. All rights reserved. For more information, contact Friends of the Hunley at Sergei UpstateNY, last time modified: October 7, 2020īuttons of this period can be divided into three general types: County: Charleston County (S.C.) Shelving Locator: HL-0934,HL-1036,HL-1037,HL-1038,HL-1609ĭate Digital: Digitization Specifications: 300 dpi, 24-bit depth, Nikon E990 and E4500 Internet Media Type: image/jpeg Copyright Status Statement: Digital image copyright 2013, Friends of the Hunley. Topical Subject: Buttons (Fasteners)-1860-1870 and Metal buttons S.C. Collection Title: Hunley Artifact Collection – Personal Artifacts Contributing Institution: Friends of the Hunley Media Type: Objects Personal or Corporate Subject: H.L. Images show five buttons in similar condition following removal from the submarine interior sediment, three buttons showing forward face and one button missing backing showing interior following soaking and cleaning, and one button showing forward face and one button with missing backing showing interior following soaking and cleaning. Title: Union Navy buttons Date: 1860 Description: Union navy uniform buttons, composed probably of brass or copper alloy, with raised upright foul anchor design on horizontal line background and rope border on forward face and backmark inscription that reads "Superfine Standard," with copper alloy attachment clip on back.
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