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Set of Eighteen Buttons with Views of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles

French

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These coin-size buttons intended for a man’s coat may have appealed to tourists. Each one shows a different view of the palace and gardens, including the Colonnade and the Latona, Obelisk, and Pyramid fountains.

Set of Eighteen Buttons with Views of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, Gouache on ivory; glass, French

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© Ville de Versailles, musée Lambinet, photo by F. Doury

Set of Eighteen Buttons with Views of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, Gouache on ivory; glass, French
Set of Eighteen Buttons with Views of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, Gouache on ivory; glass, French
Set of Eighteen Buttons with Views of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, Gouache on ivory; glass, French
Set of Eighteen Buttons with Views of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, Gouache on ivory; glass, French
Set of Eighteen Buttons with Views of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, Gouache on ivory; glass, French
Set of Eighteen Buttons with Views of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, Gouache on ivory; glass, French
Set of Eighteen Buttons with Views of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, Gouache on ivory; glass, French
Set of Eighteen Buttons with Views of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, Gouache on ivory; glass, French
Set of Eighteen Buttons with Views of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, Gouache on ivory; glass, French

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