Button

NameButton

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumSilver

Dimensions1/2 × 1 1/16 in. (1.3 × 2.7 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.120

Object numberA.2015.19.120

DescriptionSingle silver button with a central dome without any added texture. Around the outer edge is a piece of twisted silver wire. Around the wire is an alternating pattern of silver balls and petals with the ends curled inside the shape. On the back of the button is a loop for attaching the piece to clothing.