What are these?

[fyrffytr1]

I found these at an 1870's site along with the badge that's in my avatar. They are smaller than a dime. Both of them have Wannamaker & Brown on them. One is in script.

 

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[Breezie]

I found these at an 1870's site along with the badge that's in my avatar. They are smaller than a dime. Both of them have Wannamaker & Brown on them. One is in script.

The one on the right is a metal button made by John Wanamaker circa 1870s. The one on the left looks like a Wanamaker advertising token, which I think is 'turn of the century.' Nice find, Breezie

 

[Mike in Berks]

some info John Wanamaker 1838 - 1922 American Merchant
He went into the men's clothing business in Philadelphia with Nathan
Brown, his brother-in-law, in 1861. The firm was Wanamaker and Brown
until the death of Brown in 1868, and from 1869 it was John Wanamaker
and Company.

 

[AU24K]

Here's a token from Wannamaker that I have.

Scott

 

[fyrffytr1]

I think both of mine are buttons. They sre both marked Wannamaker & Brown. If they were in business in 1861 is it possible they could have been worn by a Union soldier? Are they shirt buttons or could they be for pants?
I have four more similsr buttons that were found in the same general location but at different homesites. Here are some more pictures.