22 uniform buttons with Civil War relevance, includes examples identified as: New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Missouri, Massachusetts, Connecticut, UCV (United Confederate Veterans), South Carolina, Georgia, U.S. Artillery, Marine Service, U.S. Military, Northern Army, U.S. Army (during Civil War), and a couple unlabeled; mount, 7 x 13 in.
Provenance: Before 1928, acquired by George Posner of New York, NY; 1928, gift of George Posner to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
Note: Hand written on back of mount board: "Military Buttons used during the Great Civil War / No Carolina / So Carolina / Pennsy / Mass / N.J. // Collection by George Posner / In order to put more on make small incision with pen knife in plush / Please hold open until I dig up some more."
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Before 1928, acquired by George Posner of New York, NY; 1928, gift of George Posner to the Brooklyn Museum; Property from the Brooklyn Museum
good overall, visually pleasing with most retaining some degree of original luster, isolated incidents of mild discoloration, not removed from mounting board for evaluation, backs not visible but shanks seem to be present for most or all; wear or weakness to board in places
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