ONLINE BUTTON CLUBS

Button Loupe:

Taking a Closer Look 

NBS members ready for the camaraderie and learning of a local club, but unable to attend one nearby may wish to join the NBS Button Loupe online each month.

We introduce a new button discussion topic, enjoy an educational presentation and allow time for member interaction. This online club is an NBS member benefit. 

We meet on the second Sunday of the month. Susan Vincenzes, of Colorado, and Tammy Jones, of Tennessee, will insure you have a great experience. Please come meet other collectors!

Below are discussion topics for this season. In-depth educational presentations (in bold) will be offered each quarter. The discussion topics are subject to change.

2nd Sunday monthly     6pm EST  5 Central 4 MDT  3 Pacific 

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2024 MEETING and PROGRAM SCHEDULE

15 Sept: Special Presentation: Pueblo Pottery Buttons – Harriett Brittenham

Join us for a journey into the world of ceramic buttons produced by many Pueblos of the American

Southwest. Originally brought to button collectors in the 1940's, these unique buttons were called "Zias"

and were included in the Ceramic Section of the NBS Classification Guide. These buttons are still being

made today and add interest and depth to our collections.

13 Oct: Classification Committee: Susan Vincenzes

Getting to know our Classification Committee – a brief look at committee structure and how they

operate to bring us our Classification Guide and those wonderful Q&A articles in the bulletin that answer

our classification questions.

10 Nov: Special Presentation:Pewter: the Other White Metal – Simone Kincaid

This hour presentation starts with a short history of pewter manufacture, and explores the wide variety of pewter buttons from the past and present! See examples of hard white pewters, bright cuts, embellishments, back types, maker marks, construction techniques and the decorative finishes that grace these distinct metal buttons.  You will also learn how to identify pewter from other white metal buttons.

8 Dec: Holiday Party – Year in review

A celebration of all the fun activities throughout the year presented in a fun slide show presentation.

QUESTIONS?    EMAIL  LOUPE@NATIONALBUTTONSOCIETY.ORG