27L Set of Eight 1910s Four-Hole Olive Drab Casein Buttons, 3/4"

Set of eight, 1910s loden green-ish tones, casein buttons.

Era: 1910s
Quantity: 8
Size: Small
Measure approximately: 27L, 27 lignes, 17.1 mm, 43/64" (close to 3/4")
Attachment: Four-hole, sew-through
Color: Various shades of earthy greens/loden greens

Material: Casein. Invented in 1897, Casein milk plastics are a type of plastic made from a protein called casein found in milk. Also known as Galalith in Europe, it was one of the first synthetic materials used for buttons after celluloid. The production of casein plastics all but ended after 1945 due to the introduction of newer plastics.

Origin: Europe, most likely Germany

Uses: Casein buttons were primarily used for fastening clothing, such as shirts, trousers, pockets, and uniforms, due to their durability, and dyeability.

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