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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).
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Updated: 2/11/08 |
