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"Buttons: A Glimpse into History and Personal Stories" Step back in time to the era of World War II, where the Home Front was bustling with resilience

Background imageButtons Collection: Overcoat 1810

Overcoat 1810
Green overcoat with velvet revers, M-cut collar, turned back cuffs that cover the knuckles, fastening with buttons & tabs piped in gold & black hessian boots

Background imageButtons Collection: Pearly King in Australia

Pearly King in Australia
A Pearly King at Ingleburn, Australia, asks a group of Diggers to guess the correct number of buttons on his coster suit

Background imageButtons Collection: Astrakhan Sleeves

Astrakhan Sleeves
A coat from the Ledux Company, Leeds with large decorative buttons, over- stitching & Astrakhan sleeves with gathered tops. Worn with a contrasting belt

Background imageButtons Collection: Balenciaga Dinner Gown

Balenciaga Dinner Gown
A dinner gown in pale pink crepe trimmed with rows of black lace by Balenciaga of Paris. The jacket buttons & has a shaped basque & tie belt

Background imageButtons Collection: Fox Coat by Lanvin 1930S

Fox Coat by Lanvin 1930S
A grey three-quarter length coat with large buttons teamed with a brimless fez shaped hat by Jeanne Lanvin. Both are trimmed with grey fox fur

Background imageButtons Collection: Diamond Pattern Jumper

Diamond Pattern Jumper
A short sleeved jumper in a fancy stitch with a diamond pattern worked in 3 colours. It opens to the welt & fastens with 3 buttons

Background imageButtons Collection: Epaulette Jumper 1934

Epaulette Jumper 1934
A hand-knitted jumper in a lacy stitch with round neck line & 3 button fastening. An unusual touch is the triangular shaped epaulettes attached with knitted buttons

Background imageButtons Collection: JUMPER WITH V YOKE

JUMPER WITH V YOKE
Long sleeved jumper in tiny, two colour, geometric pattern with plan welt, cuffs & V shaped yoke ornamented with 3 silver buttons. Worn with a jazzy patterned skirt

Background imageButtons Collection: Satin Evening Gown C1905

Satin Evening Gown C1905
Satin gown with wrap-over bodice buttons tightly over the hips before cascading in luxuriant folds to terminate in a train. The fashionable silhouette is achieved

Background imageButtons Collection: Kitchener / Quinnell 1919

Kitchener / Quinnell 1919
Horatio, Lord Kitchener 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum Soldier

Background imageButtons Collection: Ben Jonson / Honthorst

Ben Jonson / Honthorst
BEN JONSON Writer

Background imageButtons Collection: Francis Drake / Sydenham

Francis Drake / Sydenham
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE English admiral

Background imageButtons Collection: Evening Cape / Doucet 1914

Evening Cape / Doucet 1914
Fad for capes: a flounced evening cape by Doucet with large rosette buttons & fur collar; a tunic dress with a draped tango skirt, puffed tunic & a diagonal split

Background imageButtons Collection: Futuristic mechanised barbers shop

Futuristic mechanised barbers shop
A futuristic mechanised barbers shop, where all the barber has to do is press a few buttons on a machine

Background imageButtons Collection: Man & Boy / Costume 1827

Man & Boy / Costume 1827
Man: grey D-B overcoat, full skirts, gigot sleeves, hip pockets & beaver fur collar. Boy: quartered cap with pom- pom & Athenienne coat with mother-of-pearl buttons

Background imageButtons Collection: Thomas Hobbes / Dev House

Thomas Hobbes / Dev House
THOMAS HOBBES Philosopher

Background imageButtons Collection: Captain Cook / Hall NY

Captain Cook / Hall NY
JAMES COOK Explorer

Background imageButtons Collection: Captain Cook / Holl / Dance

Captain Cook / Holl / Dance
JAMES COOK Explorer

Background imageButtons Collection: Richard Arkwright

Richard Arkwright
RICHARD ARKWRIGHT Inventor of the Spinning Jenny

Background imageButtons Collection: A Jewish rabbi

A Jewish rabbi in traditional costume



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"Buttons: A Glimpse into History and Personal Stories" Step back in time to the era of World War II, where the Home Front was bustling with resilience. Picture a woman donning her gas mask, buttons securing her protective gear as she bravely faces uncertain times. In Thornton Heath, London, we encounter the captivating Pearly King and Queen adorned with intricate button designs. These symbols of unity and community spirit remind us of the strength found in coming together during challenging times. Delve further into history and meet Immanuel Kant (Dobler), whose philosophical thoughts shaped our understanding of morality. Buttons on his coat serve as a reminder that even great minds are bound by practicality. Trench art lighters from both World Wars tell tales of soldiers finding solace amidst chaos. The craftsmanship displayed on these artifacts showcases their resourcefulness and creativity during dark times. Traveling across continents, we come across Ismail Enver Pasha, a Turkish leader during World War I. His uniform is embellished with buttons that symbolize power and authority but also carry stories untold. London's Blitz brings forth images of brave firefighters like those from the AFS who fought tirelessly to protect their city. Their uniforms proudly display buttons that signify duty and sacrifice. Even musical geniuses like Js Bach left behind traces through postcards adorned with delicate buttons. These small details offer glimpses into their personal lives beyond their artistic accomplishments. Louis Braille's connection to Thiriat reveals how tactile communication transformed lives for visually impaired individuals worldwide. Buttons became more than just accessories; they became gateways to knowledge and independence. The political landscape unfolds as Ulyssess Grant battles alongside Johnson in America's tumultuous past. Buttons bearing their names become symbols representing political ideologies shaping nations' destinies throughout history. Js Bach (Reutsch) takes center stage once again, this time reminding us that even renowned figures had humble beginnings represented by buttons on their garments.