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Buttons are frequently recovered from historic archaeological sites.  The left button is a porcelain shirt button; this variety saw widespread use from 1840 through the end of the 19^th century.  The central stamped iron button was a utilitarian button commonly used on trousers.  The right button is a hard rubber button with a floral design; it was manufactured by Nelson Goodyear after 1851.