Oval Wooden Button Blank

One mostly complete wood button blank with an oval hemispherical shape and one hole in the center. The button blank measures to 0.80 inches in length, 0.70 inches in width and 0.28 inches in thickness. The central hole diameter is approximately 1/16" to 1/18". The button blank would have most likely been covered in thread or textile.

• Object number

  369.2

• Date made

  18th Century

• Dimensions

  Length 0.80 inches

  Width 0.70 inches

  Thickness 0.28 inches

• Animals/objects

  Button Blank (Mold)

• Category

  Personal

• Class

  Flora

• Material

  Wood

• Context

  Lot 28, Landfill: Mottled Red, Brown, Orange, Sand Bands (624.369)

• Forms

  Complete

  Oval

• Techniques

  Cut/Carved