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Back Types/Shanks (23-3) |
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The purpose of this
page is to display some examples of the many ways buttons are attached to
clothing. For more background information and discussion, the reader should refer
to literature published by the National Button Society and a number of good
books widely available.
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| Pin Shank - S | Metal Loop Shank | VI Bar Shank | Metal Self Shank | A-Type Shank | Two Hole Sew Through |
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| Self Shank | Glove Shank | Metal Wedge Shank | Metal Slab Shank | Brazed Shank | Pad Shank |
| Glass & China Button Shanks | |||||
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| 2 Hole Sew Thru-S |
Loop-Swirlback -S |
Birdcage (China) - S |
Self Shank-S |
Wedge Self Shank -S |
4 Way Thread Groove-S |
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Bar Shank - S |
Self-Thread Grooves - M |
4 Way Box-S |
2 Way Box (BG)-L |
Key Shank - S |
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| Applied Celluloid Bubble | Applied Celluloid Bubble |
Applied Celluloid U-Shank |
Applied Celluloid U-Shank |
Cone Shank |
Hour Glass Slab |
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Hour Glass Wedge |
Applied Celluloid Bubble | Applied Celluloid Bubble |
Slab Shank |
Peg and Needle Groove |
Peg with Slab |
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| Self Shank - Wood-M |
Metal Loop Shank - S |
Fabric Pad Back - S |
Self Shank-Comp - S |
Knob Shank (Comp)-M |
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