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The Myerstown PA Button Show Oct 2013

Posted on October 21, 2013 by booksandbuttons.com

Last week we drove to the middle part of Pennsylvania–Pennsylvania Dutch country–to visit the Myerstown Button Show held at the Lantern Lodge. It was a beautiful bright October day and the leaves were about midway in color.  We didn’t go … Continue reading →

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The Titusville Button Show September 2013

Posted on September 16, 2013 by booksandbuttons.com

The New Jersey State Button Society held its meeting and show in Titusville at the fire hall on Saturday, September 7.  I’ll share with you the buttons I bought: First, some glitz—that’s a heavy old rhinestone button, about an inch … Continue reading →

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Buttons from St. Louis

Posted on September 13, 2013 by booksandbuttons.com

Yes!  Well, you might not have to click to enlarge! On our recent visit to St. Louis (mainly to revisit old restaurants), we spent some time foraging in antique markets, shops, etc, and I’d like to share some of the … Continue reading →

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