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Winfield Scott Schley, American admiral, 1898. Schley (1839-1911) commanded the US fleet at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War

George Dewey, American admiral, 1898. Dewey (1837-1917) is best known for commanding the US Navys Asiatic Squadron at the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898 during the Spanish-American War

Mourning habits, 14th century, (1910). Mourning dress from the reign of Edward III (ruled 1327-1377). The men wear a tight-fitting cote-hardi, buttoned down the front

Amedee Courbet, French admiral, 1880. In May 1880 Courbet (1827-1885) was appointed Governor of New Caledonia. He later won several victories in the Tonkin Campaign (1883-1886)

Henri d Orleans, Duc d Aumale, 1890. Henri of Orleans, Duke of Aumale (1822-1897), was the fifth son of Louis-Philippe, the last King of France

Two Italian policemen, 1922. Artist: Donald McLeish
Two Italian policemen, 1922. Stalwarts of Italys highly efficient police force. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Sir Robert Shore Milnes, late 18th-early 19th century (1910). Artist: George Romney
Sir Robert Shore Milnes, late 18th-early 19th century (1910). Milnes was Lieutenant Governor of Lower Canada from 1799 to 1805. Illustration from The Connoisseur (August 1910)

Torpedo Gunners Mate, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Torpedo Gunners Mate, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Duke Peter Frederick of Oldenburg, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
Duke Peter Frederick of Oldenburg, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

H. R. H Prince Christopher of Greece, 1908. Artist: WD & HO Wills
H.R.H Prince Christopher of Greece, 1908. Portraits of European Royalty, Willss Cigarette Cards, Bristol & London

Edward Baines, English newspaper-proprietor and politician

Buckles and Buttons: I am the thing, dem-me, 1777. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse

Steel Buttons, Coup de Bouton, 1777. A woman with an elaborate hairstyle is dazzled by extremely shiny buttons on a mans coat. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

General PGT Beauregard, Confederate Army general, 1862-1867. As commander of the forces in Charleston, South Carolina, Beauregard (1818-1893)

Policemen, Rotterdam, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Policemen, Rotterdam, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

Wesley Merritt, Union Army general, 1862-1867. Artist: J Rogers
Wesley Merritt, Union Army general, 1862-1867. Merritt (1834-1910) was a noted cavalry commander during the Civil War. He later commanded the 9th Cavalry on the western frontier

General Maurice Sarrail, Allied commander in Greece during World War I, (1926). Sarrail (1856-1929) commanded the French 3rd Army on the Western Front from August 1914

Major-General ETH Hutton, commanding 1st Mounted Infantry Brigade, South Africa, 1902. Artist: Bassano Studio
Major-General Edward Thomas Henry Hutton, commanding 1st Mounted Infantry Brigade, South Africa, 1902. Hutton (1848-1923) went on to be the first organiser of the Australian Army

A Man with a Double Sack, c1725-1778. Artist: Francois Duparc
A Man with a Double Sack, c1725-1778. Found in the collection of the Musee de Longchamps, Marseilles

Button Maker, 1823. Stamping out metal buttons. A blank is held in place and a weight holding the die for the pattern being worked is raised by a rope and pulley wheel and dropped onto the blank

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard, American soldier, 1863. Beauregard (1813-1893) served as a general in the Confederate army in the American Civil War

Braxton Bragg, American soldier. Bragg (1817-1876) was a general in the Confederate (southern) army during the American Civil War

Coldstream Guard on sentry duty. Date: circa 1970s

Portrait of a French soldier, WW1
Portrait of a French soldier during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Dorothy Peto, first Woman Superintendent, Met Police
Dorothy Olivia Georgiana Peto (1886-1974), first Woman Superintendent in the London Metropolitan Police. She served from 1930 until 1946, receiving the OBE in 1920 and the Kings Police Medal in 1944

Two women police officers in new bowler hat, London
Two women police officers (Deborah Barnes on right) in the mix and match uniform introduced in 1977, wearing the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985. Date: circa 1985

Eight women police officers in new Surrey uniform
Eight women police officers posing in the new Surrey uniform introduced in 1973. The jacket was single-breasted with four buttons, trousers were introduced as an option

Woman police officer in Bather uniform, London
Woman police officer posing in the Bather style uniform which was worn from 1946 to 1968 -- double-breasted overcoat (winter wear), white shirt and tie, peaked cap with badge, and duty armband

Male and female police officers on duty in London, walking along a pavement with traffic on the road in the background. The WPC (Siobhan Clark)

Two women police officers in updated uniform, London
Two women police officers posing in the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options. The checkered cravat replaced the bow tie, though here the cravat is not patterned

Male and female police officers in a London street, with a building called Benson Court behind them (probably in N19). The WPC is wearing the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985

Women police officers at passing out parade, London
Two women police officers in uniform, with medals, at a Cadet School passing out parade, London, in the summer of 1981. Date: 1981

Studio portrait, young Edwardian woman in a large hat. Date: circa 1900s

Inuit people outside McClintocks hut. Francis Leopold McClintock was searching for remains of John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845

Pearly King collecting for Arthritis Research charity

Admirals of the British Navy, WW1
The Sure Shield of Britain -- twelve Admirals of the British Navy on the outbreak of the First World War. They are: Rear Admirals Wemyss, Dudley De Chair, Warrender, King Hall, Limpus

East African Woman - Braided Hair, shell necklace
East African Woman with Braided Hair, shell necklace and extensive additional face and neck jewellery. Date: circa 1930s

Special Constabulary of Ashington - November 1944
Group of policemen with five silver cups in front. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N23916

Robot Signalman Operator Control Cabin Control Panel
A robot signalman. The operator in this control cabin could deal with 2, 000 wagons in twenty four hours. By pressing various buttons on the board he could break

Mr Punch with an open book on a cutout Christmas card, showing a picture of his dog, Toby. circa 1890s

Soldier in grey and yellow uniform on a greetings card
Soldier in grey and yellow uniform on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a waistcoat
Christmas card in the shape of a pink and white patterned waistcoat. Date: circa 1890s

Postman delivering a letter on a Victorian scrap
Postman delivering a letter and some roses on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Two women police officers in a London street
Two women police officers walking along a London street, going past the Talbot Cafe. Date: circa 1920s

Guard on sentry duty, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland. Date: 1960s

Heil, Cinderella! The Wilton pantomime for the troops
Photographs from Heil, Cinderella, produced by Cecil Beaton in aid of a Comforts Fund for H.M. Forces. The cast include Lady Pembroke and her son Hon

Charles Samuel Egerton, London fireman
Charles Samuel Egerton, fireman with the Metropolitan (London) Fire Brigade, in a head and shoulders portrait (see also 10535448 and 10535449). circa 1903

Girl and boy with snowman on a Christmas postcard
Girl and boy with a snowman on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

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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.