My darling Neta loved to sew. When she flew away to heaven she left her sewing machines and sewing supplies to me. She's been gone almost five years now. Only recently I finally went through all the sewing notions she left behind.
I found this fascinating card of detachable buttons! I've included the back side of the card because it has two remaining buttons, and thus you can see how they worked. I love these old things--so normally a part of people's lives, and now considered "vintage."
The buttons were made by the Tip-Top Products Company, in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. I'm not sure when they were made.
6 comments:
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I remember seeing old buttons like this somewhere. That is so wonderful they are still on the packaging... what a nice memory to have! I love the way it says "always keep card handy". Thanks for sharing this!
I love the idea of detachable buttons! And the happy family depicted on the packaging ... wonderful.
Hi, Beth!
I love all the pictures that the old ads had. I love seeing those old cars. Makes me want to go to the drive in movies! ♥
These are so interesting, Beth. This reminds me to be on the lookout for interesting little curiousities at garage sales this summer - another excuse to collect!
Evelyn in Montreal
Beth,
I finally looked in my grandmother's foot operated Singer sewing machine drawers. I found a complete card of 10 of the Tip Top Buttons. I would be more than glad to send them to you. Thanks for sharing.
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