Full Metal Digger
Active member
Hey Diggers,
Yesterday I found a button I been wanting to find for a couple years now. It's from the Illinois Institution for the Education of the Deaf & Dumb. The school has a great history and back story. The button was heavily corroded when I dug it up. I initially only cleaned it with a toothbrush and warm water. Today I used a toothbrush and a little CLR. I brushed it for about 10 seconds and couldn't believe how much cleaner the button became! I was also able to see the back mark quite clearly and it shows the button was made between 1850 and 1865! WOW! I knew it was earlier than 1903 because that is when they dropped the "dumb" part of their name. Anyway, here is some pics. Thanks for looking! Dave.
Yesterday I found a button I been wanting to find for a couple years now. It's from the Illinois Institution for the Education of the Deaf & Dumb. The school has a great history and back story. The button was heavily corroded when I dug it up. I initially only cleaned it with a toothbrush and warm water. Today I used a toothbrush and a little CLR. I brushed it for about 10 seconds and couldn't believe how much cleaner the button became! I was also able to see the back mark quite clearly and it shows the button was made between 1850 and 1865! WOW! I knew it was earlier than 1903 because that is when they dropped the "dumb" part of their name. Anyway, here is some pics. Thanks for looking! Dave.
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