Silver Wolf and Crane button, 1890
Scope and Contents
The Carlson Fable Collection is a gathering of primary fable materials at Reinert Alumni Memorial Library at Creighton University. It grew out of the personal collection of fable materials gathered by Rev. Gregory Carlson, S.J. and was given to the Creighton Libraries in 1996. There are more than 10,000 books and approximately 8,000 artifacts in the collection.
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Dates
- 1890
Extent
1 Items (1 two-piece silver WC button A P & Cie Breveté, Paris.) ; 1 1/16" in diameter.
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Developed from J.J. Grandville's illustration, I believe, because the doctor's pan is visible near the wolf's back paw. The stance of the figures is that of Grandville's illustration. This and the following three buttons from the same manufacturer are remarkably similar despite their different colors and sizes. The stamped metallic front seems to have been folded over the back, which is lifted at its center to form a tunnel-hole, where others have an implanted hook or circle. BBB calls this a "self-shank" (371). Around this raised mound one can read the manufacturer information quoted above.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
$24.99 from Gotbuttons, Vista, CA, through Ebay, May, '99.
Source
- Gotbuttons (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Creighton University Libraries, Archives & Special Collections Repository