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This is a modern plastic button measuring 3 1/2 cm. It has been chiselled away giving it a rough look. An oval shape has been hollowed out in the centre. It is quite chunky and is a sew through type.

This black glass button is simple in design but quite nice. The white around the edge is a good contrast. I feel that black and white is always rather showy.

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This is a modern white metal button with an unusual design representing what I do not know. It is quite striking just the same with the black paint filling in the hollows. It has a self shank.

Here is a pressed plastic button from the 1930’s. It has lines radiating out at the top which gives it a pleasing look and is a sew through type. It is a sort of brown/maroon colour.

Today is New Year’s day: I wish all good health and much happiness and many new button finds.

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Here are three wooden sew through type buttons. They have three circles making them spiral like. They were given to me in a Xmas present. They would be perfect for a natural fabric or hand spun and knitted garment.

This metal picture button features a brass head with long hair and a type of helmet. Maybe it is Roman! It has a decorative brass border.

Here is a pressed and painted wooden button in navy with blue, green and red trim. It is just over 1 1/2cm in diameter and is a sew through type.

Here is a box holding my Blazer buttons. A lot of them are metalized plastic ( some metal) and feature various pictures of yachts, castles, shields, crowns, horses and the like. Some are silver and some gold and they come in various sizes.

Here is a button of pressed metal depicting a cornucopia with flowers flowing out. I do not understand the relevance of the small cut out star in the centre. It measures just over 3 1/2cm.

These two red plastic buttons have a geometric design cut into them They were given to me by a lady who let me go through her button jar recently. They are sew through type.