Dear Susan,
Would someone give a boot button clarification? Are we speaking
of glass head or mother of pearl buttons that have a metal/steel shank
The ones I have are simply tiny brown leather buttons with a rounded
head and shank on the back. I believe these were the most common boot
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Subject: Re: [lace] Reticella boot buttons
Dear Susan,
Would someone give a boot button clarification? Are we speaking
of glass head or mother of pearl buttons that have a
metal/steel shank
The ones I have are simply tiny brown leather buttons with a rounded
Dear Margery,
In the 40s, I had boots with buttons - small leather-covered domes,
with a metal loop behind that was used to sew the buttons on. And I
had a button hook to help fasten the buttons - that was about four
inches long, with a mother-of-pearl handle and a sturdy metal hook.
I've
Hello All! Thank you Lorelei--you've posted some great stuff that I will share
with EGA friends. My chapter in OH has this on their radar for a monthly
program so maybe your info will inspire a reticella project! Would someone
give a boot button clarification? Are we speaking of glass head
