Set of Blazer Buttons, 1984/1987

Scope and content:

Scope and Contents

7-Blazer buttons of varying size, each with the College seal in green and gold in the center, a white background to the seal and "COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY/1693" printed in gold over a green background around the circular edges of the buttons. The larger buttons have a golden outer layer. The buttons are contained in a blue felt rectangular jewelry box measuring approximately 3.75in (length) x 2.75 (width) x 0.75in. (height). On the inside lid of the jewelry box "BEN SILVER/ MANHASSET/ LONDON" is printed in gold block print. The buttons are attached to the display piece in the box with silver clincher pins. The smaller blazer buttons measure approximately 0.625in. in diameter and are in good condition. Each have brown stains on the white background in the center. The larger buttons measure approximately 0.875in. in diameter and are in good condition as well. They also have brown stains on the white background in the center as well as white residue on the outer golden layers. Bequest of Anne Dobie Peebles, transferred from the Office of the President by Michael J. Fox. UA 2014.106.03

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College of William and Mary
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