Oak Island artifact collection
Button Colonial

Silver button

Mid-18th century

Silver button — Colonial Button found at Other, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Mid-18th century
Silver button — Mid-18th century
Location Isaac Point
Discovered Lagina era
Date Range 1700 AD – 1799 AD
Category Button
Era Colonial

About This Button

Possibly from military uniform

Historical Context

Lagina team

Where It Was Found

Found at Isaac Point — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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