What is there that’s not fun about pawing through a big tin
or box of buttons? I truly love old buttons! They can be creative works of art
or simply very utilitarian. There is
something about a jar of old buttons that is fascinating. A jar full of plain black buttons can be just
as interesting as a multicolored one.
There are probably more plain black buttons in one jar than could be
used in a lifetime, BUT, buttons were valuable and you just did not throw them
away. In fact, if the garment was no
longer useful, the buttons were cut off and added to the button box. This is why you see so many with little tufts
of fabric still sewed to the back. A
typical vintage button box would contain wood, Celluloid, Bakelite, pearl,
shell, glass, plastic, or bone buttons.
Buttons that used to hold a warm wool coat closed or decorated the
elegant cuff of a dress or blouse. I
love the little pearl buttons that were used for baby clothes! They are so tiny! There are button collecting clubs out there
as well as a National Button Society so that tells you there are a lot of
serious collectors out there! For me, it’s
about the beautiful color and artistry of buttons. You get into the Czech glass buttons with all
their
facets and colors and you can get mesmerized! Well, we have buttons! Buttons still on their cards, buttons in old
jars, buttons in cello bags, or just pick through a box of buttons and choose
your favorites one at a time. Buttons
are not just for clothing anymore. There
are some serious crafter's out there making beautiful jewelry and other creations
from buttons (old and new). Stop in and
check out our buttons!
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Grab a little bag and pick them out one at a time........
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...........or buy them by the bag
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....or by the color!!
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What is there that’s not fun about pawing through a big tin
or box of buttons? I truly love old buttons! They can be creative works of art 
or simply very utilitarian. There is
something about a jar of old buttons that is fascinating. A jar full of plain black buttons can be just
as interesting as a multicolored one.
There are probably more plain black buttons in one jar than could be
used in a lifetime, BUT, buttons were valuable and you just did not throw them
away. In fact, if the garment was no
longer useful, the buttons were cut off and added to the button box. This is why you see so many with little tufts
of fabric still sewed to the back. A
typical vintage button box would contain wood, Celluloid, Bakelite, pearl,
shell, glass, plastic, or bone buttons.
Buttons that used to hold a warm wool coat closed or decorated the
elegant cuff of a dress or blouse. I
love the little pearl buttons that were used for baby clothes! They are so tiny! There are button collecting clubs out there
as well as a National Button Society so that tells you there are a lot of
serious collectors out there! For me, it’s
about the beautiful color and artistry of buttons. You get into the Czech glass buttons with all
their
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