{"title":"Vintage Carded Buttons","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore these vintage carded buttons still attached to their original cards. Perfect for collectors who love retro graphics, rare finds, and unique button designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"8l-antique-white-fabric-ball-diminutive-buttons","title":"8L 1850s White Civil War Era Fabric Pad Back Ball Buttons, 3\/16\" Set of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set features twelve antique white fabric-covered buttons mounted on their original light blue card with black dividing lines, showcasing a charming piece of 19th-century sewing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach diminutive button is spherical, with a textured fabric surface that appears to be linen or cotton, measuring approximately 5 mm (3\/16\") in diameter—exceptionally small and delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe light blue card with black grid lines helps date these buttons to the mid-to-late 19th century, particularly the Victorian era (roughly 1840s–1880s). This simple grid-patterned card style, often in pale colors with stark black outlines, was commonly used by manufacturers and haberdashers to display small fabric-covered or utilitarian buttons. Earlier 19th-century cards (pre-1840s) tended to be plainer or used different colors, while later Victorian and post-1900 cards frequently featured more elaborate printing, logos, or decorative borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad-back construction, featuring a cloth shank (also called a canvas or pad back), aligns with this period. This flexible shank style was patented in 1825 by Benjamin Saunders, an English manufacturer, as an improvement over rigid iron shanks for easier sewing and greater durability. By the 1830s–1840s, fabric-covered buttons with this shank were widely produced mechanically in England and the United States, though many were still hand-finished to match garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese buttons are approximately 175 years old, showing minor age-related wear on the card edges and slight discoloration on a few buttons, yet they retain their original charm and functionality. Their tiny spherical shape and linen-like fabric covering reflect mid-Victorian preferences for delicate, coordinated buttons on fine clothing, children’s wear, doll clothes, or undergarments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-preserved and modest, these white fabric-covered buttons on their original card offer an accessible entry into 19th-century button collecting. Their historical appeal lies in the everyday craftsmanship of the era, making them a delightful addition for enthusiasts of authentic Civil War sewing artifacts. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43484509274301,"sku":"B031","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/B031_a1.jpg?v=1768164218"},{"product_id":"23l-gray-fabric-snaps-set","title":"23L 1950s Gray Fabric Pad Back Snaps Set, 1\/2\" Set of Four","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of four 1950s vintage carded four gray fabric-covered, pad back snaps imported from Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure approximately 23L, 23 lignes, 14.6 mm, 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43533514047677,"sku":"B116","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/B116a.jpg?v=1774390084"},{"product_id":"12l-set-of-nine-embroidered-fabric-buttons-5-16-1920-30s","title":"12L 1920s-30s Embroidered Fabric Buttons 5\/16\" (Set of 9)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSet of 9 charming vintage embroidered fabric-covered buttons on original blue vendor card – a delightful 1920s-1930s find with timeless Edwardian-inspired elegance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese soft fabric buttons are wrapped in neutral linen-like fabric and feature delicate hand-embroidered off-white floral\/daisy motifs at the center – perfect for that classic \"whites\" lingerie blouse or summer dress look. The cloth construction gives them a gentle, feminine feel popular from the 1920s through postwar years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eStill attached to their original blue card with silver stripe edging and remnants of the tying thread – wonderful for display or as a vintage notion lot. Likely British manufacture from the Midlands region, where embroidered passementerie buttons were a specialty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeasuring approximately 12 lignes, 7.5 mm. or 5\/16\" diameter – ideal for blouses, dresses, lingerie, doll clothing restoration, slow stitching, or adding authentic vintage charm to modern sewing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eExcellent condition with only light age-appropriate storage wear – the embroidery remains crisp and the fabric clean. A lovely matched set ready to use or collect! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43797068415165,"sku":"B121","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/BU121c.jpg?v=1767800073"},{"product_id":"9l-antique-fish-eye-two-hole-mop-pearl-diminutive-buttons","title":"9L 1930s-40s Two-Hole Fish Eye Pearl Buttons, 1\/4\" Set of 9","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of nine vintage Mother of Pearl shell buttons. These sew-through buttons have recessed fish eye centers with two holes. Still on their original card, as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: 1930s-1940s\u003cbr\u003eQuantity: 9\u003cbr\u003eSize: Diminutive\u003cbr\u003eMeasure approximately: 9L, 5.7mm, or 7\/32\" (close to 1\/4\")\u003cbr\u003eAttachment: Two-hole sew through, with fish eye recesses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: iridescent white mother of pearl, translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Genuine Mother of Pearl sourced from the iridescent inner lining of mollusk shells (primarily oysters or freshwater mussels).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: United States, Muscatine, Iowa, known as the \"Pearl Button Capital\", which dominated production from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses: These tiny buttons are designed for lightweight, delicate applications: children's clothing, lingerie, undergarments, or doll clothes. Shirt cuffs, plackets, and collars on blouses or men's dress shirts. Fine blouses, silk dresses, or babywear from the era, where a subtle, elegant pearl look is desired without bulk. The small size make them ideal for close-set fastening on finer fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent, display card as shown. Still on the original card, they were likely sold in notions departments for home sewing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOP buttons highlight early 20th-century industrial history (shell harvesting, button factories) and sustainable natural materials before plastics dominated. The iridescent beauty and tiny scale make them perfect for jewelry crafting, shadow box displays, or themed trays—especially rewarding when preserved on cards like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43803535835325,"sku":"BU137","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/BU137_a1.jpg?v=1769190240"},{"product_id":"vintage-9mm-four-hole-luckyday-carded-pearl-buttons","title":"14L Luckyday Carded Pearl Shirt Four-Hole Buttons 3\/8\" (Set of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of six 1930s vintage Luckyday lithograph carded diminutive shell shirt buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiminutive. Measure approximately 9mm. Size 14, style 070, 3\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA natural material, Mother of Pearl is made from nacre (the inner layer of pearl oyster shells). These buttons are prized for their natural luster and are ideal for doll clothes, heirloom sewing, or craft embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43828832567485,"sku":"BU","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/BUluckycard_a1.jpg?v=1769219729"},{"product_id":"vintage-shirt-button-set-four-hole-le-chic-carded-buttons","title":"1960s Le Chic Carded Four-Hole Shirt Buttons","description":"\u003cp\u003e1960s \"Le Chic\" plastic shirt button carded button set. Includes four each: button down collar, shirt fronts, and sleeve buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"-","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43839153143997,"sku":"BUU","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/BUU_carded_Chic_a.jpg?v=1769220644"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/collections\/carded-buttons.oembed","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}