| Fun Buttons Contributor(s): Osborne, Peggy Ann (Author) |
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ISBN: 0887406912 ISBN-13: 9780887406911 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1997 Annotation: A delightful, informative collection of buttons from all over the world and covering three centuries. Organized by materials and themes, these fun buttons include children's subjects, animals, fairies, fruit, vehicles and sports designs. They will amuse and fascinate collectors, dealers, and those who sew. A price guide and a list of button collector clubs and organizations make this a wonderful reference. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles |
| Dewey: 391 |
| LCCN: 94066120 |
| Series: With Price Guide |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 8.77" W x 11.31" (2.00 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Fun Buttons is different! Humor in button subjects and design is featured in the nearly 400 color photographs, text and captions. From all over the world, over three centuries, this gathering of buttons is both delightful and informative. Organized by materials and themes, these funny buttons include children's subjects, animals, fairie, fruit, vehicles and sports designs which can't help but amuse and fascinate collectors, dealers and those who sew. The list of button clubs and organizations is a wonderful reference in itself. The book...illuminates the myriad of subjects that the designers have used over the years to tickle the public's fancy. Seeing them pictured here has tickled mine! I dare you to read this book and not crack a smile or chuckle to yourself. I couldn't do it. (from the foreword by Tom Wolfe) |