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I have loads of vintage made in USA buttons.

 
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Hi fellow sewers!  I just stumbled over 50# of vintage made in USA buttons that have been laying around our shop for several yrs. from a previous company.  Anyone looking for some beautiful vintage buttons please message me.  Most are smaller
ranging between 10-14mm diameter and 1-2mm thick.  I do have some bigger diameters up to 1.5" too.   Mother of pearl, 2 tone, 2 hole, 4 hole, shank buttons, etc.  Alot are Namm Singer.  
And on a side note, the family is selling the union t-shirt and sweatshirt business.  Its in Pottstown, Pa.  If anyone is interested in buying
the t-shirt business called Lifewear, please message me!  Could make some serious money if near the city.  There's enough machines to entertain
over 25 women.  They make tshirts, sweatshirts, turtlenecks, underwear.  The building is being bought out and the business must be moved to new location.
 
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Can you share some photos?

I love ephemera from history as it reminds us not just of the themes that came before, but that real people like us lived those times.  Their hands passing over each button multiple times a day.  

Also, buttons!  One of the most important garment closures of the 20th century.   To think, that they are hardly used for most of european clothing history.

 
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Heres some photos from a few nicer ones.  I have alot more.  If anyone is interested in purchasing some please message me.  
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What a beautiful collection.  Thank you for sharing photos.
 
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Those are pretty colors.

If you don't already those would be prefect to sell on Ebay.

I used to cut all button off clothes before discarding them.  I had a great collection that went away during a move ...
 
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