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by Deborah Allnutt 2026
Read any good books lately? I’m reading Lucy Godoroja’s All Buttons Great and Small: A Compelling History of the Button, from the Stone Age to Today. The book delivers exactly what it says, a history of the button. It tells how buttons went from being only decorative to becoming a practical and important part of our garments. Filled with fascinating facts, like French King Louis XIV who commissioned a set of 100 diamond buttons, and details of the craftsmanship from antique to contemporary buttons, it’s an enlightening read. A good history of how buttons are a reflection of the times.
Delve into the Books & Bibliography tab under the Education section of this website to find something intriguing to read. There are so many interesting choices.
I’d love to hear what you’ve been reading and your thoughts about the selection. Email me and let me know.
This article may not be reproduced in any form, print or digital, without express written permission from the author, Deborah Allnutt. Copyright 2026
