Welcome to the world of buttons!
Every home seems to have a button jar – a container where miscellaneous buttons have been tossed over the years “just in case”. These jars of buttons contain treasures!
Buttons are made from plastic, glass, metal, vegetables, shells – you name it! They are decorative and utilitarian – they convey a story and are a snap shot of a period of history.
Are you interested in antiques, history, sewing, unconventional art or quilting?Are you curious about history and fashion?
Or do you just like the tiny objects that are “the world’s smallest antiques?”
Featured Club: Jersey Shore Button Club
The Jersey Shore Button Club meets at the Berkeley branch of the Ocean County Library. Meetings are scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on third Wednesday of the month, except for May and September. In honor of National Button week (March 16-23, 2026) the club has sponsored an educational display for the entire month. Pictured are Lorraine Grinka and Mary Pat Purcell who organized the display.
New Jersey Button Society Spring Show






