Buttons Collection (page 4)

Giuseppe de Begnis, Italian operatic bass singer
Giuseppe de Begnis (1793-1849), Italian operatic bass singer Date: early 19th century

Speaking With Ponce
This sketch shows a gentlemen adjusting the buttons of his friend's jacket, while saying I confess this to you, Ponce: I was almost afraid that my wife would deceive me. Date: circa 1901

Grafton's Cotton Voile Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for D. H. Evans & Co. Ltd, the image shows a female model, wearing a pink robe suit in Grafton cotton voile, full skirt, bodice trimmed silk buttons and silk waistband

White Star Line - three uniform brass buttons by Miller, Rayner & Haysom Ltd. Date: 20th century

Designs for women's coat-frocks. The patterns were available to order for home dressmakers. Date: 1932

Fantastic Adventures - Dr. Destiny Master of the Dead
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, June 1940, featuring the story Dr. Destiny Master of the Dead by Robert Moore Williams. A weird looking man with a huge head sits on a chair pressing buttons

Secombe Harry Sir 1921 2001 Welsh Entertainer
secombe, harry, sir, 1921, 2001, welsh, entertainer, entertainment, tenor, singer, role, costume, waistcoat, buttons, hat, monocle, mr, pickwick, west, end, musical, show, charles, dickens, georgian

Balenciaga Fashion 1965
Balenciaga Paris fashion collection, navy wool lean sleeved jacket suit with brass buttons left open, narrow skirt, collar in linen. Date: 1965

A woman of ancient Greece buttons up her HEMIDIPLOIDION Date: ancient Greece

IRETABE Native American Indian chief of the Mohave (Mojave) tribe. Date: 1905

A Gentleman, 1739 (oil on canvas)
3026533 A Gentleman, 1739 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Corset & stays, 1870-1900 (white glazed twilled cotton)
5953959 Corset & stays, 1870-1900 (white glazed twilled cotton) by English School, (19th century); 26.7x57.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Stays for young girl)

Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and A... before 1573
Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and Axe-Shaped Ornaments, before 1573

The tailor's breakfast
Victoria Glinka

Col. E. G. Marshall, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Col. E.G. Marshall, between 1855 and 1865

Portrait of Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard (litho)
PNP262544 Portrait of Brigadier General P.G.T. Beauregard (litho) by Vannerson, Julian (b.1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buttons, c. 1937. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Buttons, c. 1937

Cuff Buttons, c. 1936. Creator: John H. Tercuzzi
Cuff Buttons, c. 1936

Buttons, 1937. Creator: Isidore Steinberg
Buttons, 1937

Buttons, c. 1937. Creator: Isidore Steinberg
Buttons, c. 1937

Waistcoat Front Panel, England, 1720-40. Creator: Unknown
Waistcoat Front Panel, England, 1720-40

Quilted Silk Vest, c. 1942. Creator: Clarence Secor
Quilted Silk Vest, c. 1942

Childs Shoe, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Jean Peszel
Childs Shoe, 1935/1942

Henry Hill, c. 1765 / 70. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Henry Hill, c. 1765/70. A work made of pastel on brown paper laid down on canvas, linen or board

Robert Hyde, Squire of Hyde, 1778. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Robert Hyde, Squire of Hyde, 1778

Childs Shoes, c. 1940. Creator: Stella Mosher
Childs Shoes, c. 1940

Womans Shoe, c. 1939. Creator: Daniel Marshack
Womans Shoe, c. 1939

Doge Andrea Gritti, 1530 / 1540. Creator: Workshop of Titian
Doge Andrea Gritti, 1530/1540

Stirrups, c. 1940. Creator: Arthur P. Reynolds
Stirrups, c. 1940

Blouse, c. 1937. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Blouse, c. 1937

Settee - Sofa, c. 1937. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Settee - Sofa, c. 1937

Side Chair, c. 1937. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Side Chair, c. 1937

Wedding Vest, c. 1938. Creator: Edna C. Rex
Wedding Vest, c. 1938

Childs Coat, c. 1937. Creator: Mary E Humes
Childs Coat, c. 1937

Childs Shoe, 1940. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Childs Shoe, 1940

Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Gertrude Lemberg
Dress, c. 1937

Spats, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Melita Hofmann
Spats, 1935/1942

Mans Sack Coat, c. 1938. Creator: Edith Miller
Mans Sack Coat, c. 1938

Shop Sign: Mans Shoe, c. 1939. Creator: Dorothy Handy
Shop Sign: Mans Shoe, c. 1939

Waistcoat, c. 1938. Creator: Grace Halpin
Waistcoat, c. 1938

Buttons, c. 1937. Creator: Gertrude Lemberg
Buttons, c. 1937

Button bead, Ptolemaic Dynasty, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Button bead, Ptolemaic Dynasty, 3rd century BCE

Georgia O Keeffe - Hand, 1918. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Georgia O Keeffe - Hand, 1918. A work made of palladium print

Confederate Uniform, c. 1938. Creator: Annie B Johnston
Confederate Uniform, c. 1938

Challis Girls Dress, c. 1937. Creator: Max Fernekes
Challis Girls Dress, c. 1937

Boy with a Dead Hare (oil on wood)
3959962 Boy with a Dead Hare (oil on wood) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 65 x 50 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Dutch, out of copyright

Le Marchand de rubans (engraving)
3645495 Le Marchand de rubans (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Marchand de rubans. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1868)

Musee des arts decoratifs, Choix de boutons (engraving)
3646000 Musee des arts decoratifs, Choix de boutons (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musee des arts decoratifs, Choix de boutons)

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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.