Useful links to other websites
(USA) The National Button Society (of America). The main mission of the National Button Society is to preserve the historical significance of buttons while promoting research and sharing information among its members. See also NBS Show Information and NBS competition Information.
(Australia) The Victorian Button Collectors Club is based in Melbourne Australia. The goal of our club is to provide opportunities to study collectable sewing buttons and share that knowledge as we come to appreciate the beauty and history of our buttons.
Jones and Co (Nottingham) Ltd Jones & Co (Nottingham, UK) Limited was established in 1909 and now has a turnover in excess of £6 Million, and employs over 70 people. Our garment components division is a leading international supplier of buttons, zips, ribbons and other accessories to both garment manufacturers and the retail markets
Encyclopaedia of silver hallmarks and marks
(USA) Peach State - the Gallery page has some useful pictures
(USA) The Buckeye (Ohio) State Button Society - lovely pictures of winning trays in American competitions.
(USA) Button bytes - you will need to register to view this discussion forum about buttons
There is a video clip here (2nd item down) showing the late Jack Hargreaves discussing the cottage industry of button making in Twyford. It was provided by Tudor Thomas-Davies.
The video can be viewed on https://vimeo.com/channels/164955/page:4
Suggestions for further entries always welcome.