Object Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Coat Button |
Object ID |
1997/0171 |
Collection |
PORT ROYAL |
Object Name |
Button |
Date |
18th century |
Material |
Brass |
Dimensions |
H-0.34 Dia-1.46 cm |
Description |
Small circular brass button with an eye on reverse side. Buttons are clothing fastener and originated in 2000 BCE in the Indus Valley. Buttons then were more ornamental and showed status and wealth. The button as it is now was first introduced in 13th century europe when botton holes were invented. Buttons were made from different materials such as bone, wood, meral, ceramic and even paper. |
Credit line |
Courtesy Institute of Jamaica |
Legal Status |
This photograph can be reproduced and used for research and educational purposes without restrictions. For a higher resolution image which may attract a fee, please contact, keeperofcollections@museums-ioj.org.jm |
Provenance |
Transferred from the Jamaica National Heritage Trust in 1997. |
Web Rights |
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |