Buttons

Name: Buttons
Price: 67.39 USD
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ISBN: 9780747804666

ISBN-10: 0747804664

ISBN-13: 9780747804666

Edition: 2000

Authors: Alan Meredith, Gillian Meredith

List price: $11.95

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Buttons have been made from almost every known material and by every manufacturing technique. Their study provides insight into fashion trends, the clothing industry and social history in general. This book introduces the wonderful array of these treasures from the past, to show the variety of materials and the intricate design and workmanship incorporated in making the humble button. Military and civilian uniform buttons are not included. About the author Alan and Gillian Meredith have been button collectors for over thirty years, undertaking much original research and writing articles for leading antiques magazines, as well as appearing on television and radio. They owned and ran the…

Book details

List price: $11.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Shire Publications, Limited
Publication date: 3/4/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 40
Size: 5.84" wide x 8.25" long x 0.16" tall
Weight: 0.220
Language: English

Alan and Gillian Meredith have been collecting buttons and buckles and researching their history for many years. They have one of the best collections in the United Kingdom and have appeared on television and radio talking about their collection. They have also writtenButtonsfor Shire. From the Trade Paperback edition.



Introduction


Dating buttons


Button history


Materials - metals


Materials - metals: decorations and finishes


Materials - non-metals


Collecting and display


Further reading