Work clothes (overall) buttons were made for the manufacturers of men's work clothing buttons during the early part of the 20th century and are very much part of the American historical scene. These buttons are two-piece metal, with brass tops usually and the backs are of tinned steel, which was actually made out of tin plate obtained from discarded tin cans. The wire loop shanks have long, oval eyes and are rather loosely inserted into the backs. Stud or riveted backs were made much later. (From the Big Book of Buttons Introduction to Work Clothes Buttons).
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
All buttons are in condition as found. Cleaning will be left to the new owners.
Shipping will be based on the size of the lot. Small lots - $2.50 and larger lots - $3.50 to US buyers. For multiple purchases, a shipping discount will be offered.
International shipping will be based on size of lot and destination.
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SIZES OF BUTTONS ARE GIVEN IN THE DESCRIPTIONS.
SPECIAL OVERALL BUTTONS
ALL OF THESE HAVE THE LONG OVAL EYE LOOP SHANKS.
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| Iron King - one of the rarest overall buttons to own. Medium - $95 | Breadwinner - great other pictorial. Medium - $95 | Sunset, L. S & Co. (Levi, Strauss, & Co) Medium - $60 |
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| Klemm - Moon and Star - Astronomical. Medium - $25 | Roundhouse - Special Overall Button. Medium - $75 | Rooster - Can't Bust em. Medium - $30 |
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| Hirsch Brand - Medium - $30 | Cowhide Brand - Medium - $45 | Finck's Red Bar. Medium - $35 |
Updated 04/01/2009