These four plastic buttons all have a cut out design; two different designs and two different colours. They are old buttons but how old I do not know.
OLD PLASTIC BUTTONS
ART DECO BUTTONS
These two buttons were among a group given to me recently.
They are both mottled plastic (maybe Bakelite) in a taupe colour with a tin trim in a geometric shape. This is typically Art Deco style. One is quite fine and a sew through type while the other is rather chunky with a brass loop shank.
FABRIC BUTTONS
Here are some more new buttons from Jimmy Buttons shop in Fitzroy.
They are beaded in black on black material and look quite nice. I wonder where they were made and by whom. ( a lot of hand sewing)
ART DECO BUTTONS
Here are two more recent acquisitions to my collection. They are of the same design but with a different colour combination and are of mottled plastic. The trim adds a great contrast to an otherwise plain button.
CASEIN BUTTONS
These black and white buttons were very popular in the 1930’s. The colours and designs contrast nicely. I have quite a few of this type of button but these two are new to my collection.
OLD BUTTON
This is a nice button comprising a cream background with a fancy brass overlay. I am not sure if the cream is Celluloid or Painted Tin. (It has a really high gloss surface)
It has a tin back and shank and measures a little under 3 cm. It was given to me recently.
PLASTIC BUTTONS
These three buttons were given to me recently and look like they are from the 1930’s – 40’s period. The contrasting stripes and colours really look great.
NEW BUTTON
This button is quite large at just under 3 1/2cm. It reminds me of the stone Tiger’s Eye. It is of some type of plastic and set into a metal rim and has a metal loop shank inset into the back. I think it is a smart button.
NEW BUTTON
Here is another new button which I bought at Jimmy Buttons recently. It is very striking with the black and clear glass combination set in white metal. It would look great on a plain fabric, especially evening wear. It has a metal loop shank.
ART DECO BUTTONS
I believe these two buttons may be made from Casein. They have the same cut away design with different colours. Square buttons are just always a little bit different. They measure a little under 2 cm.