Section 14 - Wood
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The purpose of this section is to provide examples of wood 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.  Passing your mouse over the button image will turn the button over so both sides may be seen. In some cases, more than one example of a type is shown.  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 wood 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

14-1 Processed/Masonite  (1-3/8")
14-1.1 Processed/ANN/BM  (1-1/4")
14-1.1 Processed/GAP/BM  (1-1/2")
14-1.2 Processed/Syroco, Burwood  (1-1/4")

14-2 Unprocessed/Carved/Shape (1-5/8")
14-3 Back Types/Metal/4way Box  (7/8")
14-3 Back Types/Tunnel Shank  (1")
14-3 Back Types/Turret Shank  (7/8")

 14-3 Back Types/Two Hole
NRA Eagle BM  (1-3/4")
14-3 Back Types/Metal Loop Shank
NRA BM  (1-1/4")
14-3 Back Types/3 Hole Sew Through (1/2")
14-3 Back Types/Threadback  (7/8")

14-4.1 Decorative Finish
Paint/Lacquer  (3/4")
14-4.1 Decorative Finish
Clear Lacquer  (1-1/8")
14-4.2 Decorative Finish/Stain/Dye
5 Piece/Laminated (7/8")
14-5 Mechanical Makeup/Repoussè
Cat Gut Shank - 18th Cent.  (1-1/16")

14-5.1 Mechanical Makeup/Inlay
Parquetry  (1")
  14-5.1 Mechanical Makeup/Inlay/Intarsia
Maple Burl/Holly/Walnut/Maple (1-5/8")
14-5.1 Mechanical Makeup
Inlay/Pearl  (1-3/8")
14-5.1 Mechanical Makeup
Inset/Leather  (1-1/4")

14-5.1 Mechanical Makeup
Inset - Wood in Wood (3/4")
14-5.2 Mechanical Makeup
Laminated  (1-1/4")
14-5.2 Mechanical Makeup
Laminated  (1-1/4")
14-5.2 Mechanical Makeup
Veneer  (1")

14-5.2.1 Mechanical/Laminate
Synthetic Polymer (1-1/2")
14-5.3 Mechanical/Wood with Wood
Dye  (1-3/8")
14-5.3 Mechanical/Wood
Wood Beads Border (1-1/4") 
14-6 Mounted in Metal  (3/4")

14-6.1 Mounted in Metal
Woven Wood Background  (1-1/2")
14-6.1 Mounted in Metal
Woven Wood Background  (1-1/2")
14-6.1 Mounted in Metal
Solid Background  (1")
14-7 OME/Gutta Percha  (1-7/8")

14-7 OME/Yarn/Realistic  (1-1/8")
14-7 OME/Celluloid/Ivoroid  (1-3/8")
14-7 OME/Celluloid  (1-1/4")
14-7.1 OME/Brass and Paste  (1-1/8")

14-7.1 OME/Glass  (1-5/8")
14-7.1 OME/Paste/Rimmed
18th Century  (1-1/2")
14-7.2 OME/White Metal
Bone Beads Rim  (1-1/2")
14-7.2 OME/Metal/Metal Rim  (1-1/4")

14-7.2 OME/Metal/Steels
Pin Shank  (1-1/4")
14-7.3 OME/Paper  (1-1/4")
14-7.4 OME/Shell  (1-1/2")
14-7.4 OME/Shell  (1-1/4")

14-7.5 OME/Synthetic Polymer  (7/8")
14-8 Shapes/Contour  (7/8")
14-8 Shapes/Linear  (1-1/2")
14-8 Shapes/Realistic  (1-1/4")

14-8 Shapes/Realistic/BM  (1")
14-9.1 Working Methods
Pyrography  (1-1/2")
14-9.2 Working Methods/Carved  (1-1/2")
14-9.2 Working Methods/Carved/Olive
Holy Land  (1-5/8")

14-9.2 Working Methods/Turned (7/8")
14-9.2 Working Methods
Laser Cut  (1-1/2")
14-9.3 Working Methods/Pierced
Burwood, Syroco  (1-1/2")
14-9.4 Working Methods/Pressed
Dyed   (1-1/4")
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 and Barbara Barrans for collaborating in the update of this section including their contribution of several of the button images shown as examples. Potential labeling issues or suggested improvements 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) Hughes, Elizabeth and Marion Lester.  The Big Book of Buttons. St Johann Press - 2010