EUGENE, Ore. (AP) Peggy Mathes still has the first button she ever collected a trapezoid-shaped piece made of bakelite, trimmed with a row of rhinestones. "It was in 1988," Mathes said. "I was in an ...

Collectible garment buttons reflect varied interests and eras of fashion and cultural history. Sharing 'tins of memories' since 1944, WSBS connects fellow enthusiasts & unravels hidden stories behind ...

Collectible garment buttons reflect varied interests and eras of fashion and cultural history. Open to the public June 19-21, 2025 at the Best Western Inntowner; public showroom hours below. "Open to ...

Most people think of buttons as items used to secure clothing, but for Lillian Irvin, they're collector's items.Irvin, also known as "The Button Lady," has been giving presentations on the history of ...

Bristol Community College has collected 1.5 million buttons, symbolizing the number of Jewish children murdered by the Nazi regime. The buttons are on display in the college's art gallery. There are ...

Buttons are one of the most overlooked yet essential objects in our daily lives. From fastening our shirts to adorning fashion accessories, buttons have been around for thousands of years. Despite ...