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Buttons and Crafts
The love and esteem in which dogs have been held are represented in many parts of our lives.
It was not uncommon for the dog to appear as a regular motif on our furnishings and clothing. Below you will find articles about dogs featuring on the likes of buttons, home rugs, represented in needlework and weaving.
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Price Guide Dog Buttons
There are not just the various designs and eras of dog buttons to collect, but the vast amount produced over the centuries means dog buttons have been made in almost every material imaginable. We endeavour to bring you dog button examples from antique, vintage and modern dog button categories . . . Read More
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Collecting Dog Buttons Part II: Modern (from 1918) and Antique
Diana L. Hefti
In this second part of the Collecting Dog Buttons series we explore the "modern" buttons ... those made after 1918 as well as more antique buttons. These include sporting and hunt buttons, livery buttons and uniform buttons, plus the rosette buttons which decorated horses' bridles. . . . Read More
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Collecting Dog Buttons Part I: Dogs on Antique Buttons
Diana L. Hefti
Dogs have long been a favorite subject on buttons. In fact, dogs were one of the most popular subjects featured on buttons during the 19th Century. Fortunately, modern button makers are also fond of man's (and women's) best friend, and continue to include dogs on buttons today. . . . Read More
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