tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post2368666691675643732..comments2024-03-28T09:51:16.892-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: The Button BoxDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-84554002078739701342015-11-17T23:03:12.915-05:002015-11-17T23:03:12.915-05:00My grandmother collected buttons and I have her co...My grandmother collected buttons and I have her collection. It's so nice to sit down and look at them, so many different kinds, sizes and etc. I'm so lucky to have them.Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09326035712994253560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-11727361824394032702015-02-23T09:11:14.305-05:002015-02-23T09:11:14.305-05:00Kiersti, thanks for your comment. Those buttons re...Kiersti, thanks for your comment. Those buttons really are treasures when we can connect them to our family's past. I never read those books, but they sound delightful.Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-14309575451689459642015-02-23T09:09:42.172-05:002015-02-23T09:09:42.172-05:00Martha, thanks for sharing about your button colle...Martha, thanks for sharing about your button collection. Funny you have buttons that match the pictures. I'm sure that being a Home Ec teacher, you had many buttons. When my sons were toddlers, I made one piece suits that buttoned at the shoulder and loved finding cute fabric and matching buttons to it.Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-90004764951776374672015-02-23T08:30:20.771-05:002015-02-23T08:30:20.771-05:00I think they were brass, or pewter. They have an i...I think they were brass, or pewter. They have an interesting design as well. It was a thrill to touch something that had belonged to him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678651951356278532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-36913521444430989952015-02-23T01:21:35.338-05:002015-02-23T01:21:35.338-05:00What a delightful post, Marilyn! I think we still ...What a delightful post, Marilyn! I think we still have a button container--might be a tupperware--but with some buttons that date back to a great-grandmother. <br /><br />Did you ever read the Grandma's Attic books? The little girl in them often gets her grandma to tell her stories inspired by the button box...Kierstihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15854756754992820792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-58731521188476069912015-02-22T19:59:17.676-05:002015-02-22T19:59:17.676-05:00I love old button boxes. I played with my grandmot...I love old button boxes. I played with my grandmother's box all the time and strung together buttons on thread to make necklaces. That was during WWII when we saved everything. <br /><br />I don't have a box, but I have plastic containers and a jar full of buttons. I had to laugh because I have buttons that look just like the gold and brass ones. In fact, I sewed one just like the one in the front with the flowers around the edge onto the cuff of a jacket last night. I found at least five others that match some in my box. :) I'm a former Home Economics teacher who taught sewing 22 years before switching to English so buttons fascinate me..Martha W. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415972499923372153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-50084634611069974832015-02-22T16:29:27.956-05:002015-02-22T16:29:27.956-05:00Rebecca, how cool is that? What were they made out...Rebecca, how cool is that? What were they made out of? How awesome that they're still around!Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-52536221564476669472015-02-22T16:28:24.273-05:002015-02-22T16:28:24.273-05:00Sharon, I think people in this country saved butto...Sharon, I think people in this country saved buttons out of necessity until after World War II. I'd like to see a museum button collection someday too.Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-90768944999242745632015-02-22T16:13:19.863-05:002015-02-22T16:13:19.863-05:00A year ago the historical society showed me cuff b...A year ago the historical society showed me cuff buttons that had belonged to my 6 times great grandfather. They're from the 1780s and are octagonal, which I think was unusual. I wonder if he had them made for himself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678651951356278532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-11111084407017239352015-02-22T15:34:45.987-05:002015-02-22T15:34:45.987-05:00Thank you. I noticed my tin was made in Holland. M...Thank you. I noticed my tin was made in Holland. Maybe it had cookies in it at one time. I just remember it with buttons though. Isn't it fun to share those buttons with your granddaughter? Your Victorian button sounds very nice. Have you looked online to see if there's any Washington buttons available? Of course, they might cost a pretty penny.Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-25086342235658724132015-02-22T15:32:41.399-05:002015-02-22T15:32:41.399-05:00How special to have your grandmother's button ...How special to have your grandmother's button box. Maybe she has some neat stories to tell about the buttons in it.Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-72379525097753211072015-02-22T15:31:45.277-05:002015-02-22T15:31:45.277-05:00Button jars are good ideas too. They can be a colo...Button jars are good ideas too. They can be a colorful decorative accessory!<br />Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-88447141776617824222015-02-22T15:05:20.997-05:002015-02-22T15:05:20.997-05:00Your tin is so pretty! My button box is also a tin...Your tin is so pretty! My button box is also a tin. The last time my granddaughter was here (she's 6), she spent a good long time sorting those buttons. She found the shapes and colors fascinating. My favorite button is a Victorian era button that features a 6-pointed star in the center.I sometimes wear it as a brooch. I also love the black jet ones. And have often wished I could find "by chance" a Washington button (a commemorative issued to honor the first president). If wishes were horses ... Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-285944809841729912015-02-22T12:54:16.661-05:002015-02-22T12:54:16.661-05:00Mom saved buttons out of necessity as we were miss...Mom saved buttons out of necessity as we were missionaries in Nigeria. I have a button box but most are utilitarian. Went to a museum in Nevada , the state museum , and they have a fabulous collection of buttons. Sm wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)comsharon mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130208778591424260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-35620594523636637992015-02-22T08:59:05.978-05:002015-02-22T08:59:05.978-05:00I have a button box that is my grandmother's a...I have a button box that is my grandmother's and I keep it in my house when she comes to visit. I had no idea these boxes could be seen at the museum. <br /><br />Thanks for posting. J.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16248267015658076920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-89448101149214475882015-02-22T08:52:36.780-05:002015-02-22T08:52:36.780-05:00Great post! I don't recall my mother or grandm...Great post! I don't recall my mother or grandmother having a button box but I love and collect buttons. I have a button jar! It is filled with a glorious array of buttons. I hope my granddaughter enjoys them one day.<br /><br />mauback55 at gmail dot comMelanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.com