Here is a small group of Fashion buttons from the current period. They represent makers of fashionable clothes and are a good way of advertising them.
FASHION BUTTONS
MODERN BUTTONS
These lime green buttons are some type of plastic and have inclusions in them that appear like sawdust. They measure 3 3/4 cm and were part of a Xmas gift from my nephew.
COCONUT SHELL BUTTONS
These three coconut shell buttons have a coating of teal blue and lacquer applied to the front. They have a brilliant sheen and measure 3 cm. The second photo is more accurate in colour. They were a present from my nephew.
BLACK GLASS BUTTONS
These three black glass buttons all have gold lustre and a self shank. One has lines in a star shape and one has a grid with small flowers scattered around. The other one has a daisy covering the whole button. Unfortunately they do not photograph well.
COCONUT SHELL BUTTONS
Here are three modern large coconut shell buttons at just under 4 1/2 cm. They have an at random cut out design and are sew through type. They were part of a Xmas present from my nephew which was a nice surprise.
MODERN BUTTONS
These three buttons were given to me for Xmas by my friend Di. I believe they may be Horn and two have a circle of bone embedded in the centre. They each have some carving on them and are quite large at 3 1/2 cm and 4 cm.
NOVELTY BUTTON COVERS
We have just had Christmas and here are two button covers depicting Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. They are made to clip onto a plain button thus dressing it up. These ones are of course just a bit of fun.
METAL PICTURE BUTTON
This metal picture button features a basket of fruit and flowers. It has a rope like border finishing it off. It measures 3 1/4 cm and has a metal loop shank.
METAL AND FABRIC BUTTON
This button is a combination of painted metal and a grey woollen fabric. It has a tin back and pad shank and measures just under 3 cm.
PIN CUSHIONS
These two cross stitch pincushions are bought ones and are just pretty in their colours and design. I especially like the cup and saucer one and the lavender one is simple in design. They are both stitched in wool.