This is the best introductory guide to the world of buttons available. Clothing buttons of the 1930s, 40s, 50s have become very important to today''s collectors

Shows and describes selected buttons from ancient Egypt to the present, offers advice on collecting, and explains how buttons are made

Buttons have been made from almost every known material. Their study provides insight into fashion trends, the clothing industry and social history in general.

Charts the button's evolution through paintings, sculptures, carvings & collages.

For years, buttons have been more than a device that holds it all together. A popular category of collectible buttons are a staple (40,000 plus auctions) on eBa