Buttonsplus

Here are three different Celluloid buttons all in shades of brown. One has a buffed celluloid centre which makes it more interesting. A lot of the Celluloid buttons are brown or black especially the larger ones I guess because back in that era clothes were of duller, plainer colours. The pattern in the celluloid of the first button is quite interesting just the same.

This celluloid button is by Marion Weeber, USA and from the 1940s. It is the only one of her buttons that I have and I am pleased to have it. The fruit and leaves are delicately moulded and coloured in a pleasing way. It measures 3 1/2cm so is a nice size.

Here is a group of modern bone buttons of different shapes. I quite like square buttons for a change. These buttons have been coloured a sepia colour and rubbed back to show up the various design which are simple and sort of geometric. They are all two hole sew through type.

Here are two hand painted plastic buttons by Edith and Alan Brooks, England from the 1960s. They are so precisely done and simple in their design but very effective. They are the only two I have in my collection. I have seen some really lovely ones on the net and they are quite expensive now. I love their bright colours, freshness and clarity.

Here are three modern plastic buttons, all black with another colour incorporated in their design. They are all striking and I think the black contrast does that. I especially like the middle one.

This metal picture button shows a building; I think it is called Italian Villa. It has a very ornate border under which is a shiny silver metal ring. The button is much nicer in reality and measures 3 1/2 cm.

These two metal buttons are modern. one being gold and the other white metal. They are realistics and nicely made with good detail and not very big.

Here are three Celluloid Back buttons all in a Neutral shade, the metal trim different on each one. I like this type of button and have a few in my collection. Carol, I am not sure if this is working but I may be on the air again!

Here are three groups of coloured general plastic buttons from over the years. It is fun just to view the variety of styles and it was also fun to take the photos. I don’t mount these common buttons but keep them in jars. I am sure you have seen a lot of these buttons and probably used some on garments over the years.

Here is a group of 1930s pressed plastic buttons in different colours and patterns. I like how the colours are subdued as apposed to the bright stark colours of these days. The patterns are gently impressed into them. I have a large collection of them.