Porcelain Prosser-Type Button

Four-hole porcelain prosser button with depressed central area where holes are situated. Edges of button are worn and former thread marks in an "X" pattern on the button's exterior.

• Object number

  S-014: 174

• Date made

  1840 - present

• Dimensions

  Diameter 1.05 cm

• Color

  White

• Animals/objects

  Button

• Patterns

  Plain

• Category

  Personal

• Class

  Ceramic

• Functions

  Clothing

• Material

  Porcelain

• Context

  All Angels, SC 6C: Objects left by Wilson Family (9531.174)

• Forms

  Four-Hole

• Techniques

  Prosser Molded