BUTTON, 'CONVICT/PRISON', metal, circa 1850s

H2004.31

Tarnished dark coloured circular button, raised inscription in capitals, ‘CONVICT/ PRISON’, with central crown. Sides of front crimped over the back plate which is separate and loose. Small, distinct oblong hole in center of back plate. Small 1cm section of crimped edge appears lacquered or painted.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2004.31
Accession Date: 13 Oct 2004

Material

Metal0 - Whole

Measurement

diameter26mm

 

 

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