This is the best introductory guide to the world of buttons available. Clothing buttons of the 1930s, 40s, 50s have become very important to today''s collectors

Charts the button's evolution through paintings, sculptures, carvings & collages.

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Buttons have been made from almost every known material. Their study provides insight into fashion trends, the clothing industry and social history in general.

Button collecting has been a hobby in America and Britain for a number of years. Organized along the lines of stamp collecting, there is an incredible variety o