- Crossover appeal among sewing enthusiasts and antique collectors, both intrigued by the character and affordability (50 cents and up) of vintage buttons- National Button Society boasts 3,000+ card-carrying members, hundreds of unaffiliated collectible button clubs and associations exist in the U.S., and thousands of people own keepsake boxes filled with buttons- Showcase of rare and eccentric buttons boasts a historical appeal- Photo-intense and portable format lends itself to impulse purchasesFor years buttons have been more than a device that "holds it all together." A popular category of collectible, buttons are a staple (40,000+ auctions) on eBay, and a topic discussed by sewers and crafters around the world. This new book bears all the color and attitude of a favorite vintage button, with all the fun, historical facts and realized pricing suitable for fans of the one thing that truly makes fashion functional.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+ auctions) on eBay, and a topic discussed by sewing enthusiasts and crafters around the world. This new book bears all the color and attitude of a favorite vintage button, with all the historical facts and realized pricing suitable for fans of the one thing that truly makes fashion functional.bull; Crossover appeal among sewing enthusiasts and antique collectors, both intrigued by the character and affordability (50 cents and up) of vintage buttons bull; National Button Society boasts 3,000+ card-carrying members, hundreds of unaffiliated collectib
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