Classification
Description
A single, large disc shaped button in a translucent brown coloured in what is thought to be cellulose nitrate, mottled with white, green and red. The centre of the button is a low cone of solid light brown coloured cellulose nitrate. The upper surface of the button is polished but the back of the button is unpolished and dull in appearance. It has a small brass shank. Circa 1920's
Object number
AIBDC : 008628SA
Date
1920 - 1929 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
plastic | button |
cellulose nitrate | |
CN | |
celluloid - generic term | |
metal | shank |
brass |
Dimensions
Depth
3mm
Diameter
2mm