Help with a button?

[doublet2a]

Interesting little button.. Measures 3/4 Inch diameter.
I can see stars on the back, but no writing.
Thanks in advance for any info..

Tim

 

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[TNGUNS]

Now that is an awesome button. Not a clue about the significance of the moon and stars but bet you will find out. Looks like early 1800's from the construction.

 

[creskol]

Listed on Plate 164 under heading of "MOONS an OTHER HEAVENLY BODIES" in The Big Book of Buttons, your button is called a "Man in the Moon" button, a popular theme on 19th century buttons.

What a fun thing to find!

 

[doublet2a]

Wow,, great!! Thanks..

Tim

 

[DCMatt]

I would sew that on my jacket! Cool button!

DCMatt

 

[kuger]

Thats cool Timmy!!

 

[doublet2a]

Thanks all, and even you kuger
I thought it was pretty cool too..

Tim

 

[FoundInNC]

I found this one 2 years ago. It was at a circa 1845 site, beside an 1822 church! I'm glad to see another! I researched until I was blue in the face, and found nothing.