8L Set of Six 1930-50s Two-Hole Fish Eye MOP Buttons, 3/16"
Set of six vintage freshwater Mother of Pearl shell buttons.
Era: 1930-50s The recessed cat (or fish) eye style was popular in the post-Depression/WWII era for affordable, elegant small buttons.
Quantity: 6
Size: Diminutive
Measure approximately: Measure approximately 8L, 5mm, 13/64, (close to 3/16")
Attachment: Two-hole. The holes are recessed within center “fish eye,” helping protect the thread from wear.
Color: Bright, even white with soft pearlescent glow
Material: Mother of Pearl, fresh water Mollusks
Origin: United States, Muscatine, Iowa.
Uses: Their tiny scale makes them ideal for delicate, close-up fastening on baby clothes, infant wear, and christening gowns where buttonholes are especially small. They are equally well suited to doll clothing, miniatures, and fine lingerie or underwear, as well as shirt cuffs, plackets, or collars on lightweight blouses and shirts. The refined cat-eye design adds a neat, almost decorative detail, sitting beautifully on fine fabrics such as cotton, silk, or lace.
Condition: These buttons are in excellent vintage condition.
These highlight the artistry of shell button-making, before plastics dominated small notions. The cat - or fish - eye shape adds whimsy, making them charming for shadow boxes, jewelry upcycling, or era-specific displays.
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