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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object Namebutton
301 531 669
Object NumberABDUA:17618
Other Numberx
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionEleven silver buttons (5 large and 6 small), with looped backs and with the Jacobite rose engraved on the front There were originally 15 buttons in gift, but 4 were returned to Mr Mearns at his request to add to the Highland Dress of a nephew.
DimensionsDia: 20 mm Dia: 13 mm
Materialsmetal, silver
Conditiongood
Completenesscomplete
Object Production Date1700-1800
Place KeyEurope, Scotland, North East Scotland,
Object History NoteThe objects were included in the 'Rebels with a Cause' exhibition shown initially at Holyrood (Scottish Parliament), Oct 2010 - Jan 2011, then later at the New Library, University of Aberdeen, Nov 2011- Mar 2012 (opening exhibition). The exhibition featured items from Marischal Museum and Special Collections.
Aquisition SourceMearns, Jock
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