✅ SOLVED Union Made Button

[Metal Magnet]

Hey folks. Thanks for any help you can provide.

I found this button at a site that seems to date to about 1820. I have no idea how old this is. The back isn't any help as it is totally corroded. It looks like it was 2 pieces and the back came off and is all corroded.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

I believe Union Made was a brand of coveralls, kind of an old timey Carhartt..... I don't know the age though

 

[DCMatt]

If the back is rusted away it is likely a 20th C button. Earlier 2-piece buttons were brass backed.

DCMatt

 

[Metal Magnet]

ok, that helps me at least get an idea of age - thanks for the responses!