Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: 10AM
Location: Recovery Church and Zoom (see April newsletter for link)
Non-members can buy Zoom tickets at the MQ Store
Merry Jo Thoele presents: Who Doesn't Love Buttons? An Introduction to the Button Collecting Hobby
Button collecting is a delightful and rewarding hobby that has captured the hearts of many enthusiasts worldwide. This seemingly simple pastime is rich in history, artistry, and community. It offers a unique glimpse into cultural trends, technological advancements, and personal histories.
The History of Buttons
Buttons have been used as fasteners for thousands of years, with early examples dating back to the Bronze Age. Early buttons served as decoration on a garment rather than functional fasteners, often made from materials such as bone, wood, and metal. It wasn't until the 13th century that buttons began to be used as we know them today, with buttonholes sewn into garments to secure them.
