Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Baer Fabrics button sample cards |
Catalog Number |
2023.24.29A-C |
Date |
ca. 1980-2008 |
Object Name |
Button |
Other Name |
Button sample cards |
Material |
Cardboard/Metal/Plastic |
Dimensions |
H-0.25 W-4 D-14 inches |
Description |
Three cardboard button display cards containing 8 buttons each (23 total with one button missing). Each display board has three columns: a physical button with the cost per one button, the cost per dozen buttons, and the cost per gross. Sometimes the first column includes a page number, perhaps referring to a button inventory log, or a 5-digit item number. The second column also numbers the buttons, for example L40 or L30, with numbers often repeated for different buttons. Although all are round, the buttons vary in size, color, details, and design. They are made out of plastic and/or metal. Three have fake pearls, three are gold with black centers, one is gold with a red center, and the remaining buttons are gold with different patterns and engravings, including six with coats of arms or emblems. Most buttons have attachment loops on the back, and two have four button holes in the center. |
Collection |
Baer Fabrics Museum Collection |
Search Terms |
Buttons Jewish families Kentucky - Louisville Sewing Small business |