Buttons One of the most enduring designs in history, the button has remained virtually unchanged since its inception some 5000 years ago. Made from every material imaginable, the button's importance in fashion history is undeniable, reinforced by its inclusion in prestigious collections such as the Smithsonian Institution and the Victoria & Albert Museum. In celebration of National Button Day November 16, members of the Vintage Fashion Guild will share their most fascinating of these fasteners, whether attached to a garment, or as a stand-alone sewing notion or collectible.
Vintage 80s Silver Button Covers Southwest Pottery Vintage 30s Lot 3 Beige Extruded Celluloid Buttons Vintage 60s High Heel Shoes Sage Green Suede 5 B XS
Art Deco Metal Buttons Shank Back - Bird/Duck in Flight - 7 on Card 1960s Vintage Hat ~ Taupe Felt Button Beret ~ Church Hat
clever use of buttons on this 1940s dream by Paul Parnes (photos lightened to show detail better): B 39, W 26 and this lovely textured plaid straight skirt from the 60s (w 24) has some interesting button placement:
1950s Oatmeal Button Front Dress https://www.etsy.com/listing/718489654/vintage-1950s-volup-oatmeal-linen-button 1960s Button Front Shift Dress with Topper https://www.etsy.com/listing/692544792/vintage-1960s-linen-wiggle-buttons-dress 1980s Hot Pink Keyhole Button Back Dress https://www.etsy.com/listing/681621827/vintage-80s-hot-pink-back-button-down
60s coat with a zillion (I counted them) buttons 30s silk pajamas with big knot buttons 40s Carlye faille dress with half circle buttons 60s mohair coat and skirt suit, with big mohair-covered buttons 60s Mr. Mort brocade coat dress with spherical golden metal buttons
1950s Pringle Scottish Cashmere Sweater Red Intarsia Cardigan Antique Buttons on Card Unused Victorian Era Mode Parisienne Painted Glass & Metal Antique Victorian Dressing Gown Pink Fleece Wool Flannel with Leg O' Mutton Sleeve (19 mother of pearl buttons - all still there) 1960s Mod Dress & Coat Ensemble Set Brown Linen by Montroy Antique Limoges Porcelain Hand Painted Roses Stud Buttons and Sash Buckle
Antique Hand Crocheted Buttons on Original Card 1940s Wool Crepe Princess Coat with Soutache and Statement Buttons 1950s Kimberly Wool Boucle Skirt Suit with Fancy Rhinestone Buttons
Vintage 50s Burgundy Roses Flower Print Day Dress L Rayon Vintage 60s Duster Dress Top 2X Floral Print NOS Vintage 70s Yves Saint Laurent Blazer Navy Blue L with YSL Logo Buttons Sports Jacket
Vintage Big Reverse Carved Lucite Button Vintage Celluloid Buttons Great Assortment Vintage Moonglow Buttons Antique Cuff Button Lot
1970s top with crocheted neckline and "evil eye" glass lampwork buttons, made in Turkey for Shopping International 1970s polyester knit dress with 4-button cuffs by Cirette Late 1960s/early 1970s cossack-style cotton blouse, made in India Late 1960s gold and black brocade vest, Mr. Mort by Stan Herman
