Monday, January 13, 2014

Made at Home

Buffum collection, inventory #17

String of 999 buttons strung by Susan Buffum and Kelly Buffum to demonstrate what a Victorian charm string in its entirety might look like, and as an heirloom for Kelly. Buttons of interest– numerous Victorian and earlier to Edwardian buttons in assorted materials. String includes brass picture, Jacksonian with riderless saddled horse, bear-shape, black glass, glass charm string, waistcoat, MOP, enamel, clear and colored glass, steel, pewter, horn, vegetable ivory, rubber, etc. buttons chosen from a collection of loose buttons from various estate sales, auctions, antique shops and Brimfield purchases. 



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