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April 17, 2013
By Jesse Thorn
Who would wear paintings as buttons? The Cooper-Hewitt has the full story of these remarkable fasteners – and it purportedly involves Toussaint L’Ouverture, the legenedary slaved-turned-leader of Haiti.
Filed Under: Buttons, Haiti, History, Toussaint L'Ouverture, Vintage
I really enjoy the public radio show Backstory, about American history. It’s hosted by three genial college professors from Virginia,…
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