Button Collection

A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 45 S

Trench Art Lighter, WW1
Round Trench Art lighter with officers button on either side

Oval Trench Art lighter, WW1
Oval Trench Art lighter with officers button on either side

BASEBALL BUTTON. Chicago White Sox button, late-20th century

A Variety of ladies boots 1926
Ladies 1920s boots in willow calf, felt lace, riding, quilted, buttoned, lace-up and rubber. Date: circa 1926

Removing T Shirt
Smiling brunette, with perfect teeth, begins to remove her t shirt

Ladies by Sea / France / Fem
A dress and coat set designed along the same lines with interesting angular panels and button detailing designed by Chantal

First page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence
DECLARATION: SIGNATURES. First page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence

Metropolitan Police officer, PC Tom Smith
Studio photograph of the Metropolitan Police officer, PC Tom Smith, wearing the new eight button tunic which replaced the old Peelers tailcoat in 1864. The top hat remains as before. Date: 1864

Mabel Lucie Attwell - All dressed up - an the button would go

Portrait of Captain Gilbert Heathcote RN, 1779-1831. Creator: William Owen
Portrait of Captain Gilbert Heathcote RN, 1779-1831

All dressed up - an the button would go! A little girl suffers a wardrobe malfunction before having to make the choice between her two suitors...! Date: 1954

Stonewall Jackson (1824-1863). American military. Portrait (1864) by J.W. King. National Portrait Gallery. Washington D.C. United States

Democratic presidential campaign button from Franklin D. Roosevelts 1944 bid for president
ROOSEVELT BUTTON. Democratic presidential campaign button from Franklin D. Roosevelts 1944 bid for president

Example of a woman dialling 999 for the emergency services in a red telephone booth

Stitch Types Diagram
Leaflet that is promotional & instructional as it clearly & simply shows you how to do various basic handsewing stitches & hems such as handkerchief or rolled hem

Advertisement for the London Glove Company of Cheapside and New Bond Street, showing a selection of womens gloves including long white evening gloves

Portrait of Martin Ruze de Beaulieu, (1927). Artist: Frans Pourbus the Younger
Portrait of Martin Ruze de Beaulieu, (1927). A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London

18th President of the United States. Photographed by Mathew Brady in 1864 or 1865
ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). 18th President of the United States. Photographed by Mathew Brady in 1864 or 1865, in the uniform of a lieutenant general

Audi S5 coupe white 2009

Engraving depicting a young lady gilding buttons
5308936 Engraving depicting a young lady gilding buttons; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young lady gilding buttons. Buttons were brushed with a solution of nitrate of mercury)

Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica
5855053 Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica; (add.info.: Strychnine tree, Strychnos nux-vomica. Handcoloured botanical illustration engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

1989 Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DE JEREZ, SPAIN - OCTOBER 01: Steering wheel detail on Alain Prost's McLaren MP4-5 Honda during the Spanish GP at Circuito de Jerez on October 01, 1989 in Circuito de Jerez, Spain.

Fashionable men in three-piece suits with wide lapels exchanging business cards. Color printed fashion plate by W. A
FLO4709749 Fashionable men in three-piece suits with wide lapels exchanging business cards. Color printed fashion plate by W. A

An engraving depicting a young woman gilding buttons with a brushed solution of nitrate of mercury
5311631 An engraving depicting a young woman gilding buttons with a brushed solution of nitrate of mercury and a gold amalgam paste

United States, Georgia Militia Button 1830-40
3073340 United States, Georgia Militia Button 1830-40; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brass gilt eagle button of the Republican Blues , a Georgia Militia Company)

Engraving depicting a man brushing gilt onto buttons, 19th century
5308935 Engraving depicting a man brushing gilt onto buttons, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man brushing gilt onto buttons)

Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432446 Etruscan jewelry, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Etruscan jewelry. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Engraving depicting a man making gilt buttons by die-stamping buttons blank, 19th century
5308934 Engraving depicting a man making gilt buttons by die-stamping buttons blank, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man making gilt buttons by die-stamping buttons blank)

American Civil War, Confederate Button
3073319 American Civil War, Confederate Button; Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate Rifleman's brass button imported from England and made by HT&B of Manchester); © Don Troiani

Cross-section of Edison's lamp-black (carbon) button telephone transmitter (microphone). Wood engraving c1891
530467 Cross-section of Edison's lamp-black (carbon) button telephone transmitter (microphone). Wood engraving c1891.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

LINNAEUS, Carolus (1707-1778). Swedish naturalist. Engraving. ITALY. LOMBARDY. Milan
CUL4849754 LINNAEUS, Carolus (1707-1778). Swedish naturalist. Engraving. ITALY. LOMBARDY. Milan. Civica Raccolta delle Stampe " Achille Bertarelli" (Achille Bertarelli collection of prints)

Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory, 1890
3478858 Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory, 1890; (add.info.: Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory; fainting from bad ventilation and undernourishment)

American Revolution, British Sergeant's Button
3073343 American Revolution, British Sergeant's Button; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver plated British Sergeant's Button of the 28th Regiment of Foot)

Jemmy Button, the Fuegian 'adopted' by the expedition, as he appeared in 1833
539825 Jemmy Button, the Fuegian 'adopted' by the expedition, as he appeared in 1833.; (add.info.: From Robert Fitzroy Narrative of the Surveying Voyages of His Majesty's Ships Adventure)

Close-up of variety of colorful buttons

Close-up of variety of metal buttons

Close-up of variety of buttons

Close-up of variety of colorful buttons

Close-up of variety of colorful buttons

Close-up of variety of buttons

Unknown man (called Lieutenant Colonel Salomon Schützer), 1750. Creator: Johan Henrik Scheffel
Unknown man (called Lieutenant Colonel Salomon Schutzer), 1750

Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1822. Creator: Rudolph Ackermann
Fashion Plate (Walking Dress), 1822

Man's suit (coat, waistcoat and breeches), France, c.1755. Creator: Unknown
Man's suit (coat, waistcoat and breeches), France, c.1755

Man's fitted, double-breasted banyan or at-home robe, with cuffed, two-piece... 1750-60. Creator: Unknown
Man's fitted, double-breasted banyan or at-home robe, with cuffed, two-piece set-in sleeves and mandarin collar, 1750-60

Man's Vest (image 3 of 3), c.1840. Creator: Unknown
Man's Vest (image 3 of 3), c.1840

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"From Town Plans to Racing Legends: The Many Faces of the Button" A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris - Buttons have been connecting people and places for centuries. Stonewall Jackson (1824-1863). American military - Just like a button holds fabric together, this military leader held his troops united. F1 British Grand Prix, Silverstone 2011 Jenson Button McLaren-Mercedes - Jenson Button's racing career was fastened with success as he zoomed past competitors on the track. BASEBALL BUTTON. Chicago White Sox button, late-20th century - Baseball fans proudly wore buttons to show support for their favorite teams, just like this iconic Chicago White Sox button from yesteryears. Trench Art Lighter, WW1 & Oval Trench Art lighter, WW1 - In times of war, buttons were transformed into unique trench art pieces that served as a reminder of hope amidst chaos. A Variety of ladies boots 1926 - Fashionistas adorned their stylish boots with delicate buttons that added a touch of elegance to their ensemble during the roaring twenties. Jensen Button F1 GP racing driver - Jensen Button's name became synonymous with speed and precision on Formula One tracks around the world. Ladies by Sea / France / Fem & Removing T-Shirt - Whether it's enjoying a day at the beach or getting ready for bed, buttons play an essential role in our daily routines and fashion choices. First page of signatures on the Declaration of Independence - Like threads binding together different states' interests and aspirations, these signatures formed America's foundation – each one as crucial as a single button on a shirt collar. Mabel Lucie Attwell - All dressed up – And there goes another missing button.