A button is small disc- or knob-shaped object attached to cloth or an article of clothing in order to secure an opening, or for ornamentation. Functional buttons work by slipping the buttons through a fabric or thread loop, or by sliding the button through a slit called a buttonhole.
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Button Information Index - Many examples of buttons, along with a brief description. Includes materials, styles, designers, and usage.
Meta Description: [ An educational page showing various collectible clothing button types including uniform, clear and colored glass, black glass, Goodyear rubber, hard rubber, gutta percha, composition, Marion Weeber celluloids. Bimini glass. Artist-created Japerware. Uniform backs, shanks, backmarks are shown, ind... ]
Button Journal and Museum - Antique clothing button collectors monthly magazine with collecting tips, guide to buttons, and schedule of shows. Articles and features available for beginner or advanced collector.
Buttonarium Button Museum - Online Button Museum with antique, historical and collectible buttons on exhibit.
California State Button Society - Educational group devoted to the hobby of button collecting includes conference and membership information.
Original Studio Buttons By Eljay - Special order handpainted buttons. Original artwork on your button or choose from artist's available buttons.
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