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Stud

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-24003

Description

Three rectangular studs inlaid w/ gilded letters: 2 w/ "T"'s and 1 w/ "M"; glass w/ tortoise shell covering; gilded Greek key decoration around edges; brass? backing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

studs (buttons)
accessories
fasteners
brass (alloy)
gilding
glass (material)
tortoise shell
Glass
Shell
Brass
Gilded
STUD

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 x 0.625 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4932A-C

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