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“Double Ring Edge”

Descriptions of buttons often were a part of coroner’s cases in the pre-DNA era.

The Mercury (Hobart), 27th November 1866 page 3.

The Herald (Melbourne), 17th November 1876 page 3.

“Excelsior”

In this case the inscription was possibly a brand name, as excelsior buttons were advertised in Australia from 1869-1896.

South Australian Register (Adelaide), 25th January 1893 page 7.

NSW Police Gazette, 3rd August 1910. “Slop” clothing was cheap, ready made clothing.

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