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U.S. General Service Uniform Buttons, 1875-1902

 Item
Identifier: id138238

Scope and Contents

Nineteen General Service Uniform Buttons.  All nineteen buttons have the same face and manufacture mark, but show varying degrees of wear. Several of the buttons in this group still have small pieces of fabric attached, although it is unknown if these are pieces of the original uniform, or if they are later additions.Several of the buttons are in fine condition, and even retain their gold luster, while others have some green patina, dulling, and scratches. The buttons depict an eagle with his head looking to the left. A pointed shield with six vertical stripes adorns the eagle's chest.  In the right talon the eagle holds three arrows, while in the left talon he clutches an olive branch. The design of these buttons places them in between the Indian wars and Spanish American War. The manufacture marks on the buttons read Horstmann Phila, Horstmann Philadelphia, or Horstmann Button Co. Horstmann was a prolific contracted manufacturer of buttons and pins for the US Government during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. All buttons are 16mm in diameter. Transferred from the William Booth Taliaferro Papers (Mss 65T15) .Located in Dec Obj S2 SS2, Box 3. Mss 65T15.c31-c49

Dates

  • Creation: 1875-1902

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 25 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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