Category Archives: antiques

January buttons with interesting shanks

Posted on December 28, 2016 by booksandbuttons

Hello–bought some “new” buttons at an antique shop yesterday and noticed that there was writing inscribed on the back around the metal shank. I couldn’t read what it said until I used a magnifying glass at home. Even then, it … Continue reading →

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Visiting Yarmouth, Maine

Posted on May 14, 2016 by booksandbuttons

O’Half and I — away we went to Yarmouth, Maine! It’s about a seven hour trip.  And we took Woody! 

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Memories of Portobello

Posted on November 13, 2015 by booksandbuttons

Note: you know I’m taking an online writing course with the Iowa Workshop. One of the recent assignments was to write a detailed description of a subject from a recent writing.   So I chose to write about the Portobello … Continue reading →

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Titusville NJ Button Show Sept 12, 2015

Posted on September 12, 2015 by booksandbuttons

It’s Saturday and today was the Titusville Button Show–didn’t see you there so I’ll let you catch up with some photos.

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National Button Week 2015

Posted on March 21, 2015 by booksandbuttons

Squeak!  Just getting in under the wire here—with nine little button goodies for you to ponder:

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A Christmas Button for You

Posted on December 16, 2014 by booksandbuttons

I have a special button to show you today.  It is an antique Christmas button with a mistletoe pattern!

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Buttons from Portobello Market

Posted on September 12, 2014 by booksandbuttons

Who wants to see the buttons I bought at Portobello Market in London?  OK, then, come along . . .

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The Mercer Museum in Doylestown PA

Posted on August 23, 2014 by booksandbuttons

Two of our granddaughters and I went to the Mercer Museum in Doylestown today.  And just to show you what a quick learner I am,

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Stuff in the Old Blue Trunk

Posted on May 24, 2014 by booksandbuttons

As usual, I’m looking for something I can’t find.  And I thought– “maybe it’s in the old blue trunk!”  and so I took a look:  (you can, too)

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Old Black Glass Buttons, larger

Posted on November 24, 2013 by booksandbuttons

A few years ago when I told a friend that I was getting interested in button collecting, she sighed and told me that her aunt used to collect buttons.  My friend couldn’t see the point—cards of old black glass buttons … Continue reading →

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