I'm still searching for the right blouse to make but I figured I might need some buttons too. I'm thinking I should now have the right buttons for any blouse I make:) The thing that I loved about this win is that all the buttons came on cards. So much better than digging through a tin.
For all these buttons I paid $35.
Aren't some of these cards so interesting? I think these are my favorite buttons.
Speaking of buttons. Did you know there was actually vintage Hollywood movie star buttons know as Prevue Movie Buttons? I think probably the actresses used these types of buttons on their clothing in the movies?
Etsy link for another Movie Star Buttons.
These ones are shaped like little red horses.
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Oh my goodness, I love those!! I have a button problem..I'm far too obsessed. I love the horse ones!!! Gasp!
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Omg dreamyyyyyyyyyyyyy I LOVE buttons! My grandma had them in containers and I would look through them for hours. She was a seamstress so her buttons were her treasures. I love your collection! They are all amazing! xox
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! The illustrations at some of those cards are beautiful! Your blouse will be perfect! I can't wait to see which pattern you're going to choose!
ReplyDeleteOhmygoodness!!! Love these vintage buttons. It's sad that even the buttons have more character than modern ones.
ReplyDeletegreat collection! i own 12 poodle buttons from the 50s waiting for the right cardi.
ReplyDeleteBe still my button loving heart, what an thoroughly stellar instant collection. I love the range of colours, sizes and shapes in this wonderful group. Congrats on winning this auction (and for such an awesome price) - have tons of fun creating with your new (old) buttons.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Lovely vintage buttons!
ReplyDeletehow amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a good lot of buttons!!
ReplyDeleteOoohhh fun! I bet some are bakelite too:) You can take a paper towel with 409 on it (or simichrome, but I bet you already have some 409) and swipe it against the button. If the wet part turns mustard yellow, then there ya go.. bakelite! You can also just rub & smell for formaldehyde, or run it under hot water & smell, but the chemical test is the "for sure" way to know. Hope that helps!
ReplyDeletexo Sara
Thank you Sara, it is funny you should mention Simichrome because I just placed an order for it:)
DeleteI just love your favorites! That color is really lovely and the little horsies are quite fun too!
ReplyDelete-Jamie
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