13L 1800s White Casting Dorset Buttons 5/16 Inches Set of 6

Set of six antique white linen Casting Dorset buttons.

Measures approximately 13 lignes, 8.2 mm., or 5/16".

Handcrafted in the timeless Dorset tradition, these exquisite white buttons evoke the grace and refinement of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Once a thriving cottage industry across rural England, Dorset button-making produced small works of art, each one meticulously wrapped and woven by hand.

By the late 19th century, as mass-produced fastenings took over, handmade buttons like these became rare treasures, symbols of taste and craftsmanship reserved for fine garments and heirloom pieces.

These buttons capture that heritage: simple yet elegant, white, and rich with history. Perfect for period costumes, heirloom sewing, or adding a touch of authentic Victorian charm to contemporary fashion.