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?”
Message from outgoing President, Pam Muzio
On March 27 our State Button Club turned 85!
Several years ago the prognosis for clubs like ours didn’t look too rosy with the new social avenues of the younger generations.
But today, through the guidance of my predecessor and mentor, Barbara Figge Fox, and the generosity of the daughter of one of our earliest members, Anne Wilson, I can say we have a bright future in our shared love of button collecting.
I’ve experienced and learned a lot as president over the last two years and I have to admit though it wasn’t always a labor of love, it has always been rewarding because of the progress we have made as a close knit club. Our membership has grown and we have great new blood with new capabilities to bring learning and excitement to our collecting knowledge.
Our competitions have been at the center of our button sense and I was so gratified at the enthusiastic participation of our first stand-alone button judging workshop this past October. It is already paying dividends with new judging help at today’s show. Thank you, thank you. And thank you all for your support over the last two years.
With that I’m looking forward to passing the gavel to our new NJSBS President, Kelly Dobrinsky, and welcoming our new First Vice President, Renee Ditzenberger.
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.
