Old Buttons

English

Series: Discovering Ser.

Volume: No. 213

ISBN: 0852634455

EAN: 9780852634455

Category: Antiques & Collectibles / Buttons & Pins

Publisher: Shire Publications, Limited

Release Date: 03/24/2009

Synopsis: Button collecting has been a hobby in America and Britain for a number of years. Organized along the lines of stamp collecting, there is an incredible variety of buttons available, with the most magnificent produced during the eighteenth century. This book outlines button history and describes the types of buttons that the average collector is most likely to encounter. With illustrations of a large range of button designs, this is a perfect introduction to an enjoyable, timeless hobby, ideal for aspiring collectors and anyone interested in the history of fashion.

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Old Buttons

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.2 inches

Width: 4.43 inches

Length: 6.94 inches

Weight: 3.88 oz

Pages: 80