Button Collection
my photo record of the fascinating tiny works of art, worn as clothing in
the pre-homogenization era of American history, which are in the button
collection at the Nevada State Museum, 600 North Carson Street, Carson
City NV on the second floor of the former Carson City Mint building


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nine of the early glass kaleidoscope buttons from the button collection seen 051211
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had to record this one at a distorting angle because of reflected glare on the display case from overhead lighting
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demonstration of the use of buttons in tandem as Collar Fasteners complete with an aged photo showing them in that use
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closeup of the top left part of the Early Glass Kaleidoscope button display panel
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closeup of the top right group of the Early Glass Kaleidoscope buttons
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closeup of the bottom right group of Early Glass Kaleidoscope buttons
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closeup of the bottom left group of Early Glass Kaleidoscope buttons
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question posed midst the display boards of buttons in the Nevada State Museum button collection display cases
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