GUSN-34169
Set of twenty metal buttons showing Perseus sitting on a rock and holding a shield in his left hand with a spear crossing over his body. The edges of the buttons are decorated with a crown of olive leaves.
buttons (fasteners)
brass (alloy)
Notion
Fastener, Textile
Button
Button
T.W. & W on the top of the button; H on the left and M on the right of the button; PARIS on the bottom of button. (Stamped)
Unknown
1/4 (H), 5/8 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Anne F. Caryl
1931.1170
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