1. President’s Award:
Div.
IX, Class 22-1.15, 25 any. Patterns unlisted, spec. to stripes/lines, plaids
and zigzags. Floral or other pictorial motifs that form part of the pattern are
allowed. Assorted materials equal to patterns. Try for a balance among the
three pattern types. OSBS $5-3-2
2
pts. ea. if represented::
Each different form of straight
lines (no wavy lines)
Remember for this award, small
pictorial matter, may be included within the “lines.”
Each different form of plaids
Each different form zigzags – which
will include “irregular” zigzags, as well as zigzags that have one straight
side – may resemble lightning.
Each different material
1
pt. ea. if represented::
Each different OME
Each different DF
Each different back type, if labeled
Back mark (if labeled)
Pierced/openwork
Contour
Linear (other than round)
May not include realistics, as award
is written to PATTERNS
Also, no pictorial sections, for the
same reason
Total
Points
2. Past President’s Award:
Div.III, Class 14-5.2.1 + 14-7.5,
Med/Lg. Wood buttons with synthetic polymer OME. May be laminated, inset,
overlay. Label each different type of polymer once. No other OME or pictorials
allowed. Plain pinshank head is not considered OME. OSBS $5-3-2
3 Pts Ea if represented (label types):
Amino resin
Casein
Phenolic resin (Bakelite)
Polyester
ABS (metalized)
Acrylic (Lucite)
Cellulose Acetate
Nylon
Polymer Clay
Polystyrene
2 pts each construction technique/working method:
Laminated :
horizontal
vertical
Inlay/inset
Overlay( pinshank)
Woven or sewn on
Incised design
Two colors on same
button
Other
1 pt. ea. if represented::
Different shape of button body
Painted DF (of the wood )
Painted DF (of the polymer)
Stained DF of wood
Pearlized opaque (of the polymer;
not a surface treatment)
Each
different color (of the polymer)
Sew-through
Metal
box shank (label)
Pierced/openwork
Contour
shape of the polymer
Backmark
(if labeled)
Total Points
3. Departed Members Award:
Div.I, Class 8-0, Various. Glass
mounted in/on metal. OSBS $5-3-2
2
pts. ea.if represented:
Black glass
Clear and colored glass
In/on/under glass assorted:
One-piece
mounting
Shield
Imitation gemstones;
Rhinestones/pastes
Material between glass shield and
metal base - ea. diff.
Specific types:
Drum with
glass center
Gay Ninety
Unlisted (mosaic, background, etc.)
18th Century
Other - judges note
Rare/unusual
1
pt. ea. if represented:
Back mark (if labeled)
OME (other material embellishment) -
ea. diff. (not already counted as material under shield)
Pictorial sections (max. 4 pts.)
Sew-through
Shapes (3 pts. max.)
Pierced/openwork
Other - judges note
Total
Points
4. Velma Owens Award:
Div.
I, Cl. 1-3.1, Various. Ivoroid celluloid buttons. Velma Owens Memorial Award.
$25-15-10
4
pictorial classes (4 pts Max.)
Each different shaped button (other
than round)
Each different tint color
Tight top
Rare/unusual
1 pt. ea if represented:
Each different OME:
Pastes (colored)
Rhinestones
Glass other than pastes/rhinestones
Steelcuts
Other Metals
Other (judges list)
Back mark (if labeled)
Sew-through
Pierced/openwork
5. Div. I, Class 6-1 thru 6-8, Mixed.
Black glass spec. to sew-throughs. Chrowl $5-3-2
2 pts. ea. if represented::
All
black (matte/shiny/combination)
Construction Asst’d:
Foil
embedded
Impression
inlay
Intermixed
Overlay
(including encrusted, salt,
sheath,
sheet, etc.)
Tile
type
Decorative finishes (DF) assorted:
Acid
etched/frosted (matte)
Lusters
assorted:
Gold
Iridescent/aurora
Silver
Gunmetal
Colored
lusters
Paint
Mechanical make-up assorted:
Frame
(including framed watch crystals)
Glass
with glass
Metal
back (includes wafer)
Riveted/glued/soldered
on a metal back
Precision
inlay, inset
Molded/cut surface designs assorted
Embossed/cameo
Faceted
Imitation
fabric
Impressed
Incised/outline
Intaglio
Lacy/lacy-like
Openwork
Other material embellishment
(OME
assorted)
Metal
Rhinestones/pastes
Other,
Judges list
1
pt. ea. if represented::
Back mark (if labeled)
Pictorial sections (max. 4 pts.)
Shapes (3 pts. max.)
Other - judges note
Total Points
6.
Div. I, Class 7-0, Diminutives. C/C glass assorted. Must be labeled and mounted
in class order. Chrowl $5-3-2
Class: Refer to page 43 Of the
NBS Classification Handbook. Competitors note: Classes not mentioned in list may be represented if judges deem the
button division one.
2
pts. ea. if represented::
Construction
assorted:
Blown
Coronet
Foil embedded
Impression inlay
Intermixed
Overlay, ea. diff.
Type
Paperweight
Mechanical
make-up assorted
Metal or thread bound
Glass with glass
Metal back
Precision inlay, inset
Watch Crystal
Molded
surface designs asstd
Embossed/cameo
Faceted
Imitation fabric
Impressed
Incised/outline
Intaglio
Lacy-like
Victorian
1
pt. ea. if represented::
Back types asstd: (if labeled)
4-way metal shank
Rosette shank
Swirlback
Sew-through
Decorative
finishes asstd
Acid etched/abraded
(matte)
Paint
Painted back
Pearlized
Transfer/decal
Lusters
assorted
Gold
Iridescent/aurora
Silver
Gunmetal
Gold & silver combined
Other
material embellishment asstd:
Metal
Rhinestones/pastes
Other
Pattern
Verbal
Fable/story
pictorial sections – 4 possible
shapes – 3 possible
Total
Points
7 Div. I, Class 10-5.6, Small. Steel Cups. Journeay $5-3-2
2 pts. ea. if represented::
Each different material in cup:
Celluloid
Ceramic
China
Enamel
Fabric
Glass, Black
Glass, Clear and colored
Horn
Metals ( each diff.)
Shell
Vegetable Ivory
Wood
Other Materials (each diff.)
4 pictorial sections (4 Pts. MAX)
Each diff. Shape of button
Back mark (if labeled)
Decorative Finish (Each different)
Sew-through
Other (judges note)
8. Div I, Class 14-0, 25 any. Wood
assorted. Label each different type of wood if known. Ford $5-3-2
3 pts ea.:
Each diff. type wood (if labeled)
2 pts ea. If represented:
Back mark: (If labeled)
Decorative Finish:
Paint/Lacquer
Stain/Dye
Other
Mechanical Makeup:
Inlay/Inset
Laminate/Veneer
Wood with Wood/Beads
Background
Working
Methods assorted:
Carved
Turned /Lathed
Pierced
Pressed
1 pt each if represented:
Sew-through
Metal shank
Self shank
Each
different OME:
Glass
Rhinestones/Pastes
Metal
Shell
Other
Linear (other than round)
Contour
Realistic
4 pictorial sections (4 pts max.)
9.
Div. I, Class18-6.1, Mixed. Buttons depicting buckles specialized to Black
Glass. Focus on buckle variations. Belt allowed as long as the buckle is
obvious. DF allowed. No OME allowed. Journeay $5-3-2
3 pts for Buckle criteria
Single buckle
Two buckles
Multiple buckles
Different types of buckles;
Square buckle
Buckle w/belt
Two prongs on buckle
More than two prongs on buckle (each dif. number)
Other
2 pts. ea. if represented:
All black
Matte/shiny in combination
Construction assorted
Foil embedded
Impression inlay
Overlay (including encrusted, salt, sheath, sheet, etc)
Paperweight
Tile type
Decorative finishes (DF) assorted
Acid etched/frosted (matte)
Lusters assorted
Gold
Iridescent/aurora
Silver
Gunmetal
Colored luster
Paint
Mechanical make-up assorted
Frame (including framed watch crystals)
Glass with glass
Metal back (includes wafer)
Riveted/glued/soldered on a metal back
Precision inlay, inset
Molded/cut surface designs assorted
Embossed/cameo
Faceted
Imitation fabric
Impressed
Incised/outline
Intaglio
Lacy/lacy-like
Openwork
1 pt. ea. if represented::
Back types assorted:
Four-way metal shank
Rosette shank
Sew-through
Swirlback
Backmark (If labeled)
Shapes ; 3 possible
Other (judges note)
Total Points
10.
Div. I, Class 23-6.8 Small. Waistcoat/vest type buttons. Assorted
materials, techniques or pattern
(Cheshire). Set in metal only.
Label material, technique, or Cheshire pattern. Shank type not
important. Do not have to mount on acetate. Shelly Strick, for her Dad. Strick
$5-3-2
NOTE: LIMIT OF 10 CHESHIRE BUTTONS.
2 pts. ea. if represented:
Each
different material (label)
Each Cheshire pattern represented
(label, limit of 10 Cheshire buttons)
Techniques:
Inlay
Overlay
Mechanical/moveable
Enameled
Molded
Pressed
Tooled
Other (judges list)
Rare/unusual
1 pt. ea. if represented:
Backmark (if labeled)
Pierced/openwork
Each different shape than round
Each dif. Decorative finish:
Lusters
Paint
Pearlized
Acid etched
Each diff. OME:
Pastes
Celluliod
Pearl
Steelcuts
Brass
Horn
Other (judges list)
Each diff. mounting metal:
Brass
Pewter
Silver
Gold (or gilt)
Copper
White tin
Other (judges list)
11. Div. III, Class 1-2.2, Medium-Large.
Celluloid buttons specialized to those with chrome or other white metal OME.
Many are art deco style, but not limited to art deco. No studios. EBC $5-3-2
2 pts. ea. if represented::
One Piece Thirties
Sheet assorted:
Background
Bubble top
Shield
Tight top
Wafer
Two or more layers
Each diff. OME:
Glass
Rhinestones
Wood
Metal (other than the requisite
white metal)
Other
1 pt. ea. if represented:
Back mark (if labeled)
Linear
Contour
Realistic
4 pictorial sections (4 pts. max.)
Sew-through
Pierced/openwork
Other (judges note)
Total pts.
12.
Div. III, Class 7-3.1 Small. Opaque yellow glass. Limit of 3 studios-label
studio artist. Shelly Strick in memory of her mother, June. Strick $5-3-2
2 pts. ea. if represented::
Construction assorted:
Blown
DIGS
Foil embedded
Fused
Intermixed
Lampwork
Moonglow
Overlay, ea. diff. Type
Paperweight
Mechanical make-up assorted:
Glass with glass
Metal back/Bimini
Precision inlay, inset
Two piece cemented
Molded surface
designs asstd:
Embossed/cameo
Faceted
Imitation fabric
Impressed
Incised/outline
Intaglio
Lacy-like
Openwork
1 pt. ea. if
represented::
Back types asstd: (if labeled)
4-way metal shank
Rosette shank
Swirlback
Sew-through
Decorative finishes
asstd:
Acid etched/abraded (matte)
Paint
Pearlized
Transfer/decal
Lusters assorted:
Gold
Iridescent/aurora
Silver
Gunmetal
Gold & silver combined
Other material embellishment asstd:
Metal
Rhinestones/pastes
Black glass
Other
Pattern
Verbal/Symbol
Distinctive border design
Fable/story
Shapes -
Linear other than round
Contour
4 pictorial sections (4 pts. max.)
Back mark (if labeled)
13. Div. III, Class 10-0,
Medium-Large. Metals, assorted. OCBC $5-3-2
2
pts. ea. if represented:
White
metals assorted:
Aluminum
Pewter
assorted:
Soft cast
Silver assorted:
American Indian
Mexican
Hallmarked or quality marked
Neillo
Steel
assorted:
Tinned white (tinned zinc or sheet iron)
Yellow
metals assorted:
Gilt /Plated
(caution! Only div. III
Brass
Copper
Backgrounds
(metal only):
Screen
Twinkle
Mechanical
make-up assorted:
One-piece
Two-piece
Three-piece
Openwork
design
Twinkle
(other than background)
1 pt. ea. if represented:
Back mark (if labeled)
Decorative
finishes assorted:
Cold
plastic enamel
Enamel
(less than 50%)
Paint
OME
(other material embellishment):
Glass,
Rhinestones/pastes
Metal
(different from body metal)
Shell
Other -
judges note
Pattern
Pictorial sections (4 pts. max.)
Sew-through
Shape types (3 pts. max.)
Sporting
Usage (crest/glove/overall) (1 pt.
max.)
Other - judges note
Specific types - Inlay/overlay
Bidri
Damascene
Shakudo
Wire Filigree
Other - judges note
Rare/unusual
Total Points
Back type, unusual (if labeled)
14.
Div.III, Classes 17-0 thru 20-24, 30 any. Pictorials specialized to polyester.
Limited to no more than 3 studios. Journeay $5-3-2
3 pts ea. if represented:
Each diff. pictorial class/subclass
represented
2 pts. ea if represented:
Techniques assorted:
Cut on face or back
Design in plastic
Design under plastic
Embedded
Hologram
Incased
Inlay
Laminate/cookie
Mechanical/moveable
Molded
Mounted in metal
Pierced
Snap-together
1 pt. ea. if represented::
Linear (other than round)
Contour
Realistic
Each diff. OME
DF Assorted:
Cold plastic enamel
Metalized
Paint
Pearlized
Transfer
Total pts.
15.
Div. III, Class 23-12, 25 any. Specific Types Unlisted, spec. to “French
Funkies.” This is for the post WWII hand crafted buttons for couturiers that
are made of cellulose acetate, polystyrene, occasionally acrylic. They often
have surface designs sculpted with a hot tool, which are sometimes referred to
as “cake icing,” as well as impressed OMEs of various materials. CBC $5-3-2
2 pts. ea. if represented:
Hot Tool sculpted
Each diff. OME
Back marks-ea. diff. (if labeled)
Sew-through
Shank types
1 pt. each if represented:
Linear
Contour
Realistic
Pattern (label)
Pierced/openwork
Other (Judges note)
Total pts.
16.
Div.IV, Class 1-0, 12 per card. Bridle rosettes. Assorted materials, patterns,
and pictorials. Olson $5-3-2
3 pts. ea. if represented::
Each diff. shape
Each diff. Material of body -LABEL
Each Diff. Pictorial class
Identifiable person or animal (i.e.
a famous racehorse, etc.) -LABEL
Verbal
2 pts. each if represented:
Each diff. material under glass/OME
Each diff. Back mark (label)
Initials/Monogram
Each diff. Pattern
Total pts.
17. Div.IV, Class 2-2, 6 pairs.
Buckles/clasps, spec. to pictorials. Any type fastening device allowed. Olson $5-3-2
3 pts. ea. if represented:
Each diff. Pictorial class (Try for
Balance of Sections)
2 pts. ea. if represented:
Each diff. Material of body
Rare/Unusual
1 pt. ea. if represented:
DF-ea. Diff.
OME- ea. Diff.
Contour shape
Pierced
Realistic shape
Back mark (label)
Other-judges note
Total Points
18. Div.IV, Class 11-0, 15 any.
Other Related Specialties, spec. to snappettes, assorted materials. May have
snap or slide closure, ALL must have a chain. Ford $5-3-2
“A
decorative front piece is connected to a separate metal disc with a chain.
Top piece snaps onto the
disc.”
3
pts for each:
Main material of body of item
2
pts. ea. if represented:
Ea. diff. pictorial class
Other - judges note
1
pt. ea. if represented:
Decorative finish, ea. diff.
OME (other material embellishment),
ea. diff.
Linear
Contour
Realistic
Openwork
Other - judges note
Total Points
19. Div.IX, Class 1-0 thru 15-5, 25
any. Assorted materials, specialized to anything related to music. In memory of
Edouard Pecourt. PBC $5-3-2
3 pts. ea. if
represented:
Each Diff. Material of body of
button
2 pts. each if represented:
Each. Diff musical instrument
Symbol (i.e. Treble clef, notes,
etc.)
Musician with instrument
Animal with instrument
Specific song represented (label)
Dancers
Record player/gramophone
Radio
Conductor
Singer(s)
Known (famous) musician (2 pts.
max.)
1 pt. ea. if represented:
Back mark (if labeled)
DF- ea. diff.
OME-ea. diff.
Pierced/openwork
Sew-through
3 shape types (3 pts. max.)
Usage
Fable/story
Total Points
20. L–Div. IX, Class 1-0 thru 15-5,
25 Any. Assorted materials, spec. to birds, activity not counted. Type of bird secondary to materials. No
more than 3 studios, label artist. Limited to those who have never won a blue
ribbon in this category or 17-2. SOBC $5-3-2
3 pts. each if represented:
each diff. material of body of
button
2 pts. ea. if represented::
Each diff. type bird (suggest label
if not obvious)
2 birds on button
3 birds on button
More than 3 birds on button
1 pt. ea. if represented:
Back mark (if labeled)
DF.- ea. diff.
OME-ea. diff.
Pierced/openwork
Sew-through
3 shape types (3 pts. max.)
Usage
Fable/story
Border of birds
Total Points
21.Div.
IX, Class 1-0 thru 15-5, 30 any. Assorted materials, specialized to sheep. No
other animals or people allowed. Label material if known, but not required. No
limit on studio buttons, labeling artist encouraged if name known. CBC $5-3-2
3 pts. ea. if
represented:
Each Diff. Material of body of
button
2 pts. ea. if represented:
Each diff. type sheep (suggest
labeling)
Multiple sheep on button
1 pt. ea. if represented:
Back mark (if labeled)
DF.- ea. diff.
OME-ea. diff.
Pierced/openwork
Sew-through
3 shape types (3 pts. max.)
Usage
Fable/story
Border
Total pts.
22.
Div. IX, Class 6-0, Diminutive. Black Glass Assorted. Label each button with
just one class number and name, and mount in numerical order. You may note additional
aspects of a button, but do not label the same aspect more than one time.
Journeay $5-3-2
2
pts. ea. if represented:
6-3 Construction assorted:
6-3.1 Blown
6-3.2 Coronet
6-3.3 Foil embedded
6-3.4 Fused
6-3.5 Impression inlay
6-3.6 Intermixed
6-3.7 Lampwork
6-3.8 Moonglow
6-3.9 Overlay, ea. diff. type
6-3.10 Paperweight
6-3.11 Tile type
6-4 Decorative
finishes asstd:
6-4.1Acid etched/abraded (matte)
6-4.2 Lusters assorted
6-4.2.1 Gold
6-4.2.2 Iridescent/aurora
6-4.2.3 Silver
6-4.2.4 Paint
6-5
Mechanical make-up asstd:
6-5.1 Frame (including framed watch
crystals)
6-5.2 Glass with glass
6-5.3 Metal back (includes wafer)
6-5.3.1 Bimini
6-5.3.2 Riveted/glued/soldered on a
metal back
6-6 Molded
surface designs asstd:
6-6.1 Embossed/cameo
6-6.2 Faceted
6-6.3 Imitation fabric
6-6.4 Impressed
6-6.5 Incised/outline
6-6.6 Intaglio
6-6.7 Lacy/lacy-like
6-6.8 Openwork
6-7
Other material embellishment asstd:
6-7.1 Metal
6-7.2 Rhinestones/pastes
Other (i.e. shell, plastic, etc.)
Rare/unusual
1
pt. ea. if represented:
6-1 All black
6-2 Back types
assorted:
6-2.1 Four-way metal
shank (if labeled)
6-2.2 Rosette shank (if
labeled)
6-2.3 Sew-through
6-2.4 Swirlback (if
labeled)
6-8 Shapes
Linear (other than round
Contour
Realistic
Pictorials - ea. pict. sect. (4 pts.
max.)
Other - judges note
Total
Points
23. L–Div.IX, Class 7-1 thru 7-9,
Diminutive. C/C glass assorted. Try to cover all sections. Labeling recommended. Mounting in order
of class number encouraged, but not required. Limited to novice
collectors/competitors. Chrowl $5-3-2
.
2
pts. ea. if represented:
Construction
assorted:
Blown
Coronet
DIGS
Foil embedded
Fused
Impression inlay
Intermixed
Lampwork
Moonglow
Overlay, ea. diff. Type
Paperweight
Satin glass
Mechanical
make-up assorted
Metal or thread bound
Glass with glass
Metal back/Bimini
Precision inlay, inset
Two piece cemented
Molded
surface designs asstd
Embossed/cameo
Faceted
Imitation fabric
Impressed
Incised/outline
Intaglio
Lacy-like
Openwork
Victorian
1
pt. ea. if represented:
Back
types asstd: (if labeled)
4-way metal shank
Rosette shank
Swirlback
Sew-through
Decorative
finishes asstd
Acid etched/abraded
(matte)
Paint
Pearlized
Transfer/decal
Lusters
assorted
Gold
Iridescent/aurora
Silver
Gunmetal
Gold & silver
combined
Other
material embellishment asstd
Metal
Rhinestones/pastes
Shell
Other
Pattern
Verbal
Fable/story
Shapes - ea. type (3 pts. max.)
4 pictorial sections (4 pts. max.)
Back mark (if labeled)
Total Points
24.Div. IX, Class 7-2, 25 Any. Clear
colorless glass, spec. to matte/frosted surface. May be fully matte/frosted or
a combination of frosted/shiny on the surface, which includes both the front
and back of the button. EBC $5-3-2
2 pts. ea. if
represented:
Construction
assorted:
Foil embedded
Impression inlay (unlikely)
Lamp work
Mechanical make-up
assorted:
Glass with glass
Metal back
Molded surface designs asstd:
Embossed
Faceted
Imitation fabric
Impressed
Incised/outline
Intaglio
Lacy-like
1 pt. ea. if
represented:
Back types asstd: (if
labeled)
4-way metal shank
Rosette shank
Sew-through
Swirlback
Decorative finishes
asstd:
Gold luster
Iridescent/aurora
Silver luster
Paint/painted back
Other material
embellishment asstd:
Metal
Rhinestones/pastes
Black glass
Other
Shapes - (3 pts.
max.)
Linear other than round.)
Contour
Realistic
4 pictorial sections (4 pts. max)
Rare/unusual
Mercury back
Pearlized
25. Div.IX, Class 7-3.1 & 7-3.2,
30 any. Red glass, opaque/translucent and/or transparent. Any shade of red
allowed, from red-orange to deep cranberry/maroon. Suggest labeling classes.
Studios limited to 2. Label studio artist. Mathes $5-3-2
2 pts. ea. if
represented:
Construction
assorted:
Blown
Coronet
Crackle
DIGS
Flashed (unlikely!)
Foil embedded
Fused
Impression inlay
Intermixed
Lampwork
Moonglow
Overlay
Paperweight
Satin glass
Mechanical make-up
assorted:
Metal or thread bound
Glass with glass
Metal back/Bimini
Precision inlay, inset
Two piece cemented
Molded surface
designs asstd:
Embossed/cameo
Faceted
Imitation fabric
Impressed
Incised/outline
Intaglio
Lacy-like
Openwork
Victorian
1 pt. ea. if
represented:
Back types asstd: (if
labeled)
4-way metal shank
Rosette shank
Swirlback
Sew-through
Decorative finishes
asstd:
Acid etched/abraded (matte)
Metallic back (mercury)
Paint
Pearlized
Transfer/decal
Lusters assorted:
Gold
Iridescent/aurora
Silver
Crystal
Gunmetal
Other material
embellishment asstd:
Metal
Rhinestones/pastes
Other
Pattern (Label)
Verbal/Symbol
Fable/story
Art Deco
Border design
Shapes - ea. type (3 pts. max.)
4 pictorial sections (4 pts. max.)
Back mark (if labeled)
26. Div. IX, Class 7-4.9, 7-4.9.1,
and/or 7-4.12. 30 any. C/C Glass, specialized to intermixed and/or overlay,
including blends, slag, imitation tortoise, and candy stripe. Must have more
than one color on the back, but not required to mount on acetate. (This award
class was changed from the original to include those buttons for which there is
confusion or disagreement as to whether they are truly intermixed, or a type
overlay.) Only striped overlays allowed, not encrusted, salt, sheath, etc.
Benefit of doubt given. Must include at least 15 brown-tone intermixed, other
15 buttons free choice of colors. No studios allowed. EBC $5-3-2
2 pts. ea. if
represented:
Construction
assorted:
Impression inlay
Satin glass
Moonglow
Mechanical make-up
asst.:
Metal back/Bimini
Metal bound or imitation metal bound
Precision inlay
Glass with glass
Molded surface
designs asstd:
Embossed/cameo
Faceted
Imitation fabric
Impressed
Incised/outline
Intaglio
Lacy-like
Openwork
Victorian ( unlikely)
1 pt. ea. if
represented:
Back types asstd: (if labeled)
4-way metal shank
Rosette shank
Swirlback
Sew-through
Decorative finishes
asstd:
Acid etched/abraded (matte)
Paint
Pearlized
Transfer/decal
Lusters assorted:
Gold
Iridescent/aurora
Silver
Gunmetal
Gold & silver
Other material
embellishment asstd:
Metal
Rhinestones/pastes
Other
Border design
Pattern (label)
Symbol/verbal
Shapes - ea. type (3 pts. max.)
4 pictorial sections (4 pts. max.)
Back mark (if labeled)
27. Div.IX, Class 7-7.3, 20 any.
Clear/colored glass imitating fabric. Please label the fabric being imitated. In honor of Roxane
Russell and Dorothy Krugner. Quirk $10-5-3
Note:
Please do not feel intimidated or frustrated by the extensive list of fabric
weaves and needlework shown below. All of these have been found on buttons by
Dorothy Krugner, textile expert. This list is furnished as a reference guide
only. Hopefully you will find it helpful, and it will stimulate your
appreciation of the amazing variety of imitation fabric buttons that were made.
Please label types if known for the benefit and enjoyment of all who will see
your tray.
2
points each if represented:
EA.
DIFF. TYPE OF IMITATED FABRIC WEAVE. Label if known.
Askrakhan
Basket weave
Bedford cord
Bengaline
Bobbinet lace
Boucle
Brocade-wool-silk
Calico-prints
Charmeuse
Chiffon
Corduroy
Crepe-silk-wool
Damask
Dotted Swiss
Doupioni—now called Shantung
Eyelet
Faille
Figured-silk-wool
Flat weave
Foulard
Fustian
Herringbone-wool-silk
Houndstooth
Iridescent-silk
Luster
Karakul
Lace-machine
Lamé
Luster or lustering (also iridescent-
one color in weft and one color in warp)
Marcella
Matelasse
Moire
Netting
Organza
Ottoman
Peau de soie-silk
Pique-diamond-diaper
Plaids
Ribbed-silk
Satin
Seersucker
Serge
Stippling
Surah
Taffeta-water-silk
Tapestry
Tartan
Tweed-wool
Velveteen-velvet
Watered silk
Woven linen and silk
Whipped cord
EA.
DIFFERENT TYPE OF NEEDLEWORK—INCLUDING TYPE OF THREADS (label if known)
Bead work
Berlin work
Bullion work
Cord work
Couched purl
Crewel
Crochet
Death head pattern
Dresden work
Gimp
Lace-hand
Leather
Metal cording
Metal threads
Pearl cotton
Rat-tail
Ribboned-woven
Russian needlework
Soutache
Sequins
Tambour work
Tassels
Multiple types on one button
Other—judges note
Rare/unusual
I
pt. ea if represented:
DF-ea. diff.
Pictorial design painted on, (example
roses)
Back mark (if labeled)
Open work mold
Sew through
Linear other than round
Contour
Other judges note
Total points
28. Div. IX, Class 11-0, Small.
Shell Assorted. Labeling not required. Strick $5-3-2
2 pts. ea. if represented:
Iridescent
“Bethlehem” pearl
Non-iridescent
Decorative finishes assorted:
Dyed
Gilded
Painted
Paint encrusted (Div. I)
Ttansfer/decal
Mechanical makeup assorted:
Frame
Inlay/inset
Laminate
Veneer
Overlay
Mounted in/on metal
Background
OME-assorted:
Glass
Rhinestones/Pastes
White metal
Yellow Metal
Cut steel
Escutcheon
“Watch wheel”
Working methods assorted:
Carved
Engraved/ laser engraved
Pierced
Other-judges note
Rare/unusual
1pt. ea. if represented:
Back types if unusual (must label)
4 Pictorial sections (4 pts. max.)
3 Shape types (3 pts. max.)
Back mark (if labeled)
Other-judges/clerks note
29. L–Div. IX, Class 11-0, Med/Lg.
Shell assorted. Limited to those who have never won a blue ribbon in any shell
competition. CBC $5-3-2
2 pts. ea. if represented:
Iridescent
“Bethlehem” pearl
Non-iridescent
Decorative finishes assorted:
Dyed
Gilded
Painted
Paint encrusted (Div. I)
Ttansfer/decal
Mechanical makeup assorted:
Frame
Inlay/inset
Laminate
Veneer
Overlay
Mounted in/on metal
Background
OME-assorted:
Glass
Rhinestones/Pastes
White metal
Yellow Metal
Cut steel
Escutcheon
“Watch wheel”
Working methods assorted:
Carved
Engraved/ laser engraved
Pierced
Other-judges note
Rare/unusual
1pt. ea. if represented:
Back types if unusual (must label)
4 Pictorial sections (4 pts. max.)
3 Shape types (3 pts. max.)
Back mark (if labeled)
Other-judges/clerks note