This 1930s vintage button carries the quiet magic of an era when sparkle refused to fade, even as the world around it dimmed. During the Great Depression, millions of Americans faced hardship, yet women still longed for beauty, glamour, and a touch of escapism. This button, with its open floral/starburst frame, prong-set paste stones, and that soft, aged silver patina, is a perfect survivor from this romantic, resilient decade.
Era: 1930s
Size: Medium
Measurements: 35L, 35 lignes, 22.2 mm, or 7/8-inch
Colors: Clear, silver
Attachment: Shank
Material: Paste rhinestones, pot metal. Pot metal was a humble, inexpensive white metal alloy of tin, lead, zinc, and other base metals, it stepped in as the hero of affordable luxury. Manufacturers across the United States turned to this "poor man's silver" during the Great Depression because it was inexpensive and easy to cast into intricate openwork shapes. It , holds glittering paste rhinestones (glass stones faceted to mimic real diamonds) without breaking the bank. No precious metals, no heavy investment, just clever craftsmanship that made every woman feel like a movie star for pennies, when every penny counted.
Condition: The set is in excellent vintage condition with vibrant color, intact rope detail, and consistent matching across all four buttons
Origin: United States
Uses: Vintage restoration, a collector's display, or as a meaningful piece of history.
