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OxShoeDrew · Dec 3, 2020

Hey everyone, I find these little guys from time to time. They show up at old timey sites but look plastic. Anyone know what they're made of...or what they buttoned?

fyrffytr1 · Dec 4, 2020

In 1840, milk glass buttons, simple utilitarian two to four hole sew through styles of opaque white pressed glass, began to replace brass and gilt buttons in men's wear.

OxShoeDrew · Dec 4, 2020

fyrffytr1 said:
In 1840, milk glass buttons, simple utilitarian two to four hole sew through styles of opaque white pressed glass, began to replace brass and gilt buttons in men's wear.

That's awesome info!! You are the button king!! Thanks!

OxShoeDrew · Dec 4, 2020

I knew they always come from sites that predate plastic.

Full Metal Digger · Dec 4, 2020

Nice milk glass button! These were mostly used to button henways back in the 1800's.

OxShoeDrew · Dec 4, 2020

Full Metal Digger said:
Nice milk glass button! These were mostly used to button henways back in the 1800's.

Wow, no wonder I always find them at sites where i've also dug henways. Thanks!

Lodge Scent · Dec 4, 2020

I think porcelain buttons were early 1800's as well. But you would never find them on a henway.

del · Dec 5, 2020

yes porcelain and "milk glass" buttons date much older than the late Georgian period

The Rebel · Dec 6, 2020

I've had those on shirts as well as underware when I was a CW Re-enactor.

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