The Adam Park Project

Item Information:

Catalogue Number: 08/02/75b Source: TAPP Archaeology Surveys Location: No8 Adam Park Report No: No.8 Adam Park Artifact Type: Button Production Date: 2011-02-17 00:00:00 Dimensions of Item: 20mm Dia Copyright with The Adam Park Project

Other Description:

Two general issue stamped brass buttons were found on site at No.8 Adam Park. Item 8/2/75b was engraved with the letters ‘BHAM’ most likely referring to the place of manufacture in Birmingham

Historic Context:

Birmingham has been the centre of the button making world for hundred's of years and the industry turned its hand to uniform buttons in both wars. Similar buttons found on site show the manufacturers details