Monthly Archives: April 2012
Wood button
Although wood buttons can usually be cleaned like furniture, special care must be given to any trim of other matierals, and to cemented parts. It may be impossible to polish the metal trim on wooden buttons without spoiling the finish … Continue reading
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Loop shank
To make this type of shank, a round or flat metal wire was bent so that both ends could be inserted in the back of the button. Some loop shanks have flat metal pieces called shank plates close to the … Continue reading
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Tagged cooper shanks, loop shank, sewing button, shank button, shank sewing button, shanks, wire shank
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