Physical Description
One complete, white, 4 hole, sew through, ceramic Prosser button. Manufactured after 1840.
Physical Description
One complete, white, 4 hole, sew through, ceramic Prosser button. Manufactured after 1840.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Historical Archaeology, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Godden Mackay Logan Heritage Consultants (GML), Department of Archaeology, La Trobe University, Australia Gallery, History & Technology Department, Museum Victoria, 18 Jan 2010
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Manufacture Date
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Context Number
I14//
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Colour
White
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Technique
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Type of item
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References
Sprague 2002: 113: Peacock 1972: 98-103;
[Article - Journal] Sprague, Roderic. 2002. China or Prosser Button Identification and Dating. Historical Archaeology. 36 (2): 111-127., 2002, 113 Pages
[Book] Peacock, Primrose. 1972. Buttons for the Collector., 1972, 98-103 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Clothing, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
