Almy
Bronze Member
This button was found at a site dated to about 1800. It has been occupied continuously since. I found only a few artifacts there probably because much of the site has been over-filled with gravel. But I did find an early 1800s coin and this button. The button is 3-piece, with a front and back crimped together with a rim. There is no gilt left on the front but there is quite a bit on the back. The embossed letters on the back read "SPORTING DESIGNS" with "SEPT. 1" between the "Sporting" and "Designs." This is the only such button I have found. Somewhat similar ones I have found on the web are "NEW SPORTING DESIGNS" dated 1844. I am not sure where that date originated and the button I found is not "NEW."