List of raw materials used in button-making

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Please see external links for images of buttons (front & back) made from the material(s) in question. ("NBS name" refers to labelling used by the National Button Society, USA.)

Natural materials[]

animal-derived[]

seashells:
land shells:

plant-derived[]

rocks and minerals (or predominantly mineral-derived substances)[]

aluminium
brass[15]
pot metal
sterling silver
steel[16]
  • whiteware ceramics:[3]
earthenware[17]

Synthetic materials[]

plastics[]

synthetic fibres[]

  • synthetic textiles

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Button Country (2010). "Other Materials (Section 15)". Georgia, USA: buttoncountry.com. Archived from the original on 5 June 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2010. (To view reverse of button, hover mouse over image.)
  2. ^ Luscomb, Sally C. (2003). The Collector's Encyclopedia of Buttons, p.100. Atglen, PA: Schiffer. p. 242. ISBN 0-7643-1815-2. LCCN 2003101645.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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  5. ^ Gorski, Jill (2009-07-16). "Goodyear rubber buttons". Bead & button magazine. USA: Kalmbach. Retrieved 12 March 2010.
  6. ^ Luscomb, Sally C. (2003). The Collector's Encyclopedia of Buttons, pp.170-171. Atglen, PA: Schiffer. p. 242. ISBN 0-7643-1815-2. LCCN 2003101645.
  7. ^ Luscomb, Sally C. (2003). The Collector's Encyclopedia of Buttons, p.209-211. Atglen, PA: Schiffer. p. 242. ISBN 0-7643-1815-2. LCCN 2003101645.
  8. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. ^ Luscomb, Sally C. (2003). The Collector's Encyclopedia of Buttons, p.42-43. Atglen, PA: Schiffer. p. 242. ISBN 0-7643-1815-2. LCCN 2003101645.
  11. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  12. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  13. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-10-11. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-03-25. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  16. ^ [1]
  17. ^ Victoria, Albert museum. "Tin-glazed earthenware livery-button, ca 1651". V&A Jewellery collection. London, UK: V&A Images. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
  18. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  19. ^ [2]
  20. ^ a b Button Country (2010). "Synthetic Polymers (Section 12)". Georgia, USA: buttoncountry.com. Archived from the original on 4 June 2010. Retrieved 6 March 2010. (To view reverse of button, hover mouse over image.)
  21. ^ Howells, Jocelyn; Joan MacFarlane (n.d.). National Button Society Section 9-A Synthetic Polymers Handbook. Nikki Deal. USA: National Button Society (USA). p. 40.
  22. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-06-05. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  23. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  24. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2010-03-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  25. ^ Morrell, George (2010). "1935 - Making Casein Buttons". Sampling One Hundred Years of Button Patents. Georgia, USA: Peach State Button Club. Archived from the original on 12 October 2010. Retrieved 12 March 2010.

Bibliography[]

  • Luscomb, Sally C. (2003). The Collector's Encyclopedia of Buttons. Atglen, PA: Schiffer. p. 242. ISBN 0-7643-1815-2. LCCN 2003101645.
  • Osborne, Peggy A. (1997). Button, button : identification and price guide. Atglen, PA: Schiffer. p. 167. ISBN 0-7643-0082-2. LCCN 92063104.
  • Peacock, Primrose (1978). Discovering old buttons. Discovering series ; no. 213. Rosemary Godsell (illus.). Aylesbury, UK: Shire Publications. pp. 76. ISBN 0-85263-445-5.
  • Wisniewski, Debra J. (1997). Antique & collectible buttons : identification & values. Charley Lynch. Paducah, KY: Collector Books. p. 168. ISBN 0-89145-711-9. LCCN 97122120.
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