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Across the Fence:  Anyone know buttons?  |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - May 11 2008 : 11:48:25 AM
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My Aunt Hazel was a seamstress, and I found these as a small child in her sewing box. They are jet buttons, and I have to say, the price listings seems a bit "high" for the time period. Does that mean per piece or card?
I'd be interested in anyone's thoughts...
Jonni
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 11 2008 : 11:59:19 AM
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I thought so, too, Lisa! I just did a search on the internet and the company is still business!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - May 11 2008 : 12:25:28 PM
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Jonni- At the bottom of the second picture is your clue. It says "Prices per gross" which means that the prices stated were for 144 buttons. Now THAT'S a deal!!
You have some beautiful buttons there!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
Wherever you go, there you are.
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 11 2008 : 12:31:41 PM
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Aha!!! Now that IS a deal, Karin!! Thanks for clueing me in--I don't know much about sewing or buttons, so that helps a lot.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katie
Illinois
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Posted - May 11 2008 : 2:54:48 PM
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Oh, Jonni -- aren't those buttons something! Wish you had a gross of number 410. Amazing buttons. And on the cards may make them even more valuable. Thanks for showing us.
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 11 2008 : 3:07:24 PM
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I love them...always did. I asked if I could have them when I was 7, and I've kept them ever since in my trunk. I just thought they were soooo shiny and pretty!!! I know, isn't 410 wonderful!
Thanks Miss Wilma--I hope you're having a wonderful Mother's Day and thanks for remembering. I can't imagine that you WOULD remember it was in your bag when you had so much else going on!!!
Can't wait until Sunday :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
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Posted - May 11 2008 : 3:37:30 PM
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Jonni,
I have a couple of books on buttons and believe one has a price guide. Will look them up for you. Yes, very good buttons and being from family is even better. Lady at the senior thrift shop had called me while I was off work about some very old buttons she was holding for me and they're very vintage like yours, such a treasure. Pays to make friends :)
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - May 11 2008 : 3:37:34 PM
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Jonni,
Those are beautiful and yep, 410 stunning. Thank you for sharing.
Loved getting to see them.
listening to the quiet moments
Farmgirl #39
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 11 2008 : 8:29:28 PM
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Thanks Ronna!!! You said it girl--it pays to make friends :) Hope you're having a wonderful day...talked to my co-worker on Friday who lived in Reno and moved here to start a church. I mentioned where you lived and she got all choked up...she misses Nevada very much.
Thanks Carol Sue! I'm a sucker for shiny :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
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Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
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Posted - May 12 2008 : 05:34:57 AM
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Jonnie I cant wait either, I am so excited to be getting my lilies from Janice,We will get together this week and decide what we want for our picnic, I will talk to Sheryl and see what she is bringing, Sure wish Ronna Carol and all of them from out West could be here, Have you heard from Luna
Farm Girl #96
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 12 2008 : 05:41:30 AM
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My mom is so excited to meet you, Miss Wilma! She would normally be working that weekend, but she asked for Sunday off so she could "farmgirl" around with us--she hasn't been to Burlington in many years, and is very excited about spending some of her Nevada winnings :)
Oh goodie!!! I'm hungry all ready! It looks like the weather is going to be much better than last month--at least no rain.
I've not heard from Luna, but perhaps you should email her, Miss Wilma to see if she will be able to swing a trip up our way.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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