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Button

1940-1945 (designed and made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Glass buttons attached with a metal clasp, gold glass with impressed image of a woman


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Button
  • Button
Materials and techniques
Glass button, impressed decoration
Brief description
Glass Buttons by Orplid Glassworks, gold glass with impressed image of a woman, London, 1940-1945.

Physical description
Glass buttons attached with a metal clasp, gold glass with impressed image of a woman
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 1.8cm (Maximum)
Marks and inscriptions
Stamped Flowerpot Mark of Bimini/Orplid Glassworks
Credit line
Acquisition details: Given by the Potter
RF number: 2017/76
Collection
Accession number
C.246:1-2017

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Record createdFebruary 24, 2017
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