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2011/82/1-6 Buttons (2), embossed with Queen Victoria crown, metal, probably made by Hebberst & Co, London, England, c. 1850, found at site of a Native Police camp, Bungil Creek, Queensland, Australia, c. 1859-1862. Click to enlarge.

Two buttons embossed with the Queen Victoria crown

Two circular, dome shaped metal buttons embossed with Queen Victoria crown on front surface. The back of each button has a metal loop for attaching to garment. The loop on one button is bent flat.

Summary

Object No.

2011/82/1-6

Object Statement

Buttons (2), embossed with Queen Victoria crown, metal, probably made by Hebberst & Co, London, England, c. 1850, found at site of a Native Police camp, Bungil Creek, Queensland, Australia, c. 1859-1862

Physical Description

Two circular, dome shaped metal buttons embossed with Queen Victoria crown on front surface. The back of each button has a metal loop for attaching to garment. The loop on one button is bent flat.

Marks

Place and part of maker's name 'London Hebb', on reverse edge
Makers name and place 'Hebbert & Co London', on reverse edge

Cite this Object

Harvard

Two buttons embossed with the Queen Victoria crown 2023, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 28 March 2023, <https://ma.as/531007>

Wikipedia

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