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Sleeve Button

Union Porcelain Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White porcelain sleeve button with a raised frog design. The button is square with rounded corners. A frog is centered on the button, facing forward, with its back legs extended downward and its front legs extended outward and upward. The button has a flat surface and slightly raised edges. The background of the image is black. The button appears to be made by Union Porcelain Works.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1876
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
553 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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