The purpose of this section is to provide examples of
vegetable ivory
buttons as defined in the NBS Classification Guide1 (Blue Book) including one
or more examples of each type in the listings and an example that covers
each term in the definitions. No attempt is made to illustrate the wide
variety of possibilities in the class/subclass categories. Further detailed
historical and technical information on Vegetable Ivory buttons may be found
in Pat and Dave Fields book, From Nuts to Buttons
which is cited in the references at the bottom of this page. Scanning
and photographing buttons have distinct limitations in the areas of
perspective, color, details, and dimensions. Thus, many buttons do not
reveal their true character and appearance in the photos or scans. When
uncertainty exists, ask a fellow club member or a dealer to show you an
actual example of the button in question.
A worksheet for Vegetable Ivory buttons has been provided and can be
printed or downloaded using the link at the bottom of this page.
Hover your mouse over the button images below to see the back of the button |
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 13-1 Back Types/4 Way Self Shank (1") |
 13-1 Back Types/Padback (7/8") |
 13-1 Back Types/Padback (1-1/8") |
 13-1 Back Types/Three Hole (7/8") |
 13-1 Back Types/Turret Shank (1") |
 13-1 Back Types/Turret Shank Carved (7/8") |
 13-1 Back Types/Duel Shank Sew-through & Self shank (11/16") |
 13-1 Back Types/Threadback (7/8") |
 13-1 Back Types/Pin Shank (5/8") |
 13-1 Back Types/4 Hole Sew-through Hidden thread feature (1") |
 13-1 Back Types/Bar or Bridge Shank (5/8") |
 13-1 Back Types/Whistle (11/16") |
 13-2 Decorative Finish (DF)/Matte Laser Cut (3/4") |
 13-2 DF/Natural Bark Verbal (1") |
 13-2 DF/Natural Bark (15/16") |
 13-2 DF/Natural Bark (3/4") |
 13-2.1 DF/Red Dye (1-1/8") |
 13-2.1 DF/Blue Dye (1-1/8") |
 13-2.1 DF/Green Dye (1-1/8") |
 13-2.2 DF/Pearlized (7/8") |
 13-2.2 DF/Paint (1-1/8") |
 13-2.2 DF/Dye/Paint (1") |
 13-2.3 DF/Stencil (7/8") |
 13-2.3 DF/Stencil (5/8") |
 13-2.3 DF/Stencil (1-1/4") |
 13-2.3 DF/Transfer (1") |
 13-2.3 DF/Rubber Stamp Studio button (1-1/4x1") |
 13-2.3 DF/Stencil 1 Piece - Frame Effect (5/8") |
 13-3.1 Mechanical make-up/Frame Black Glass Center (1/2") |
 13-3.1 Mechanical make-up/Frame Lithograph Center (11/16") |
 13-3.1 Mechanical make-up/Frame Fabric Center (5/8") |
 13-3.1 Mechanical make-up/Frame Intaglio Glass Center (1/2") |
 13-3.1 Mechanical make-up/Frame MOP Center (5/8") |
 13-3.1 Mechanical make-up/Frame Porcelain Center (15/16") |
 13-3.1 Mechanical make-up/Frame Fabric & Lace Center (5/8") |
 13-3.1 Mechanical make-up/Frame Tintype Center (1") |
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Acknowledgments: Thanks to the Peach State Button Club members for providing the majority of the buttons shown in the above images. Special thanks to Karen Farnsworth, Louella Yeargain, Barbara Barrans, and Pat Fields for collaborating in the update of this section including their contribution of several of the button images shown as examples. Potential labeling issues and suggestions for improvement should be directed to the Button Country team at Contact Us. References (1) National Button Society Blue Book, Official NBS Classification and Competition Guidelines (2) From Nuts to Buttons by Pat and Dave Fields - http://www.iwantbuttons.com/sales/fntb/index.htm. |
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