At the risk of being seen as a button geek, I thought I'd show you some of the buttons I saw at the Fashion Museum on Friday. Aren't they lovely? I was researching historical military uniforms, which was very enjoyable. But the garments I was viewing have not yet been catalogued and came with very little information, so... can anyone identify the regiments from these buttons? Or add any other useful details?
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This is from a naval officer's undress uniform C. 1960.
I've queried the date, as it's so similar to the 1850's style.
(ref. 'Wakehurst') |
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This one is reportedly from a Deputy Lt's uniform, c. 1850.
(ref. 'Brinton, Lee & Rilling')
The same style of button was on an 1885 tunic as well. |
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From a Victorian dress uniform jacket.
(ref. 'Miss K.M Knolly') |
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| Not military, this one is on a privy councillor's coat... |
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... which is extremely heavy with luxurious goldwork.
(ref. 'LH Jowett') |
http://www.museumofcostume.co.uk/
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