Buttons
By (Author) Alan Meredith
Illustrated by Gillian Meredith
By (author) Gillian Meredith
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Shire Publications
1st June 2004
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Cultural studies: dress and society
391.450941
40
Width 149mm, Height 210mm, Spine 5mm
114g
Buttons have been made from almost every known material. Their study provides insight into fashion trends, the clothing industry and social history in general. This book introduces an array of these treasures from the past, to show the variety of materials and the intricate design and workmanship incorporated in the making of the button.
Alan and Gillian Meredith have been button collectors for over thirty years, undertaking much original research and writing artciles for leading antiques magazines, as well as appearing on television and radio. They owned the first and only button museum in Great Britain. creating a focus for those interested in the history, design and manufacture of buttons, as well as introducing a fascinating subject to the general public.