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1865
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn Army of the James Medal, also known as The Butler Medal, consisting of an unpierced copper medal with no suspender or attached ribbon. The front of the medal contains an engraved wreath of what appears to be holly with a bow at the center and a single…
1986
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDonor notes read: "Butre lagoon. Jan. 8, 1986. VanDantzig trip, Jan. 1986. The date on the slide is FEB 86.".
1986
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDonor notes read: "Village from Fort, Butre. Jan. 8, 1986. VanDantzig trip, Jan. 1986. The date on the slide is FEB 86.".
1850s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA broad, shallow spoon made from a single piece of wood. The front edge of the spoon is chipped.
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Butterfly McQueen (born Thelma McQueen; January 8, 1911 – December 22, 1995) was an American actress. Originally a dancer, McQueen first appeared on the silver screen as Prissy in Gone with the Wind (1939). She also appeared in the films Cabin in the Sky…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGButterfly shaped pin from Mae's Millinery Shop. The body and wings of the butterfly are shaped from silver toned metal with metal antennae. The front of the butterfly is decorated with faceted rhinestones in jewel tones of red, green, and blue with white…
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Antoinette Clinton (born September 29, 1985), known professionally as Butterscotch, is an American beatboxer, singer, and musician.
1999
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGSquare button advertising the film "Next Friday." Button features two men, Ice Cube and Mike Epps, pictured from above. Ice Cube is seen on the right side of the middle holding a lit lighter in his PR hand up toward the viewer. At the feet of Ice Cube is a…
1996
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGRectangular button advertising the film "Space Jam." Button is vertically oriented and features an illustration of Bugs Bunny's PL side of the face on the left and Michael Jordan's PR side of the face on the right. In the center of the lower half is the…
1960s-1970s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA button for Student Action. The background of the button is white. Blue text at the top reads [Student Action]. Below the text blue letters at the bottom read [S / A / M]. The back of the button is blank and does not have a pin.
1943-1953
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGButton from Army Nurse Corps uniform worn by Lt. Louise Lomax. The button is gold colored with the United States Army emblem at center. The emblem depicts an eagle with outstretched wings behind a shield. Embossed on the back of the button is [WATERBURY…
1943-1953
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGButton from Army Nurse Corps uniform worn by Lt. Louise Lomax. The button is gold colored with the United States Army emblem at center. The emblem depicts an eagle with outstretched wings behind a shield. Embossed on the back of the button is [WATERBURY…
1943-1953
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGButton from Army Nurse Corps uniform worn by Lt. Louise Lomax. The button is gold colored with the United States Army emblem at center. The emblem depicts an eagle with outstretched wings behind a shield. Embossed on the back of the button is [WATERBURY…
1943-1953
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGButton from Army Nurse Corps uniform worn by Lt. Louise Lomax. The button is gold colored with the United States Army emblem at center. The emblem depicts an eagle with outstretched wings behind a shield. Embossed on the back of the button is [WATERBURY…
1943-1953
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGButton from Army Nurse Corps uniform worn by Lt. Louise Lomax. The button is gold colored with the United States Army emblem at center. The emblem depicts an eagle with outstretched wings behind a shield. Embossed on the back of the button is [WATERBURY…
1943-1953
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGButton from Army Nurse Corps uniform worn by Lt. Louise Lomax. The button is gold colored with the United States Army emblem at center. The emblem depicts an eagle with outstretched wings behind a shield. Embossed on the back of the button is [WATERBURY…
1943-1953
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGButton from Army Nurse Corps uniform worn by Lt. Louise Lomax. The button is gold colored with the United States Army emblem at center. The emblem depicts an eagle with outstretched wings behind a shield. Embossed on the back of the button is [WATERBURY…
1943-1953
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGButton from Army Nurse Corps uniform worn by Lt. Louise Lomax. The button is gold colored with the United States Army emblem at center. The emblem depicts an eagle with outstretched wings behind a shield. Embossed on the back of the button is [WATERBURY…
1985
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA blue button with the slogan for the 1985 Brandywine Mountain Music convention printed in white. Also in white is a line drawing of a seated man playing the fiddle.
1986
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white button with "Brandywine Mountain Music Convention 1986" printed in red. Also in red is a line drawing in of a seated man playing the fiddle.
1987
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white button with "Brandywine Mountain Music Convention 1987" printed in green. Also in green is a line drawing in of a seated man playing the fiddle.
April 1909
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA button from The Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital and Training School fundraising events held from April 22-27, 1909. The button is oval shaped and is comprised of yellow toned, laminate covered paper on metal. The front of the button is dominated by…
mid-20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA "I Like BUF Cause They Like Me" button (a) with loose backing (b). The white button has black text which reads [I LIKE / BUF / CAUSE THEY / LIKE ME]. The back of the button is silver. The backing to the button is separated from the actual button. It is a…
late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA pinback button based on artwork from a 1905 postcard published by the Ullman Manufacturing Company. The button is round and predominately white with a painted illustration and printed text on the front. At the center of the button is an illustration of a…
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