Card of buttons
Classification:
Date:
1950-1990
Medium:
Velvet, metal, paper, staples
Dimensions:
Each (button): 7/8 x 1/4 in. (2.2 x 0.6 cm)
Overall (card): 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (9.5 x 6.4 cm)
Description:
Card of 3 7/8" buttons covered in red velvet with metal backs attached to card with staples. Card printed in cream and red with "FASHIONABLE BUTTONS" at top and "B/ Le Chic/ BUTTONS" beneath in red triangular logo flanked by "REGISTERED/ TRADE MARK"; printed at bottom "25c/ 3 BUTTONS ON CARD/ IMPORTED SWISS VELVET/ PATTERN 49 - SIZE 36 - (7/8 INCH)/ MADE IN U.S.A./ 25"; triple line border around edge of card.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lois Greene Stone
Object Number:
2004.27.13
Gallery Label:
The donor's father, Leo A. Greene (1908-1954), spent his entire career at B. Blumenthal & Co. (founded in 1877), the leading American button importer and manufacturer in the country for much of the 20th century. The company had a large showroom in New York City on Broadway between 38th and 39th streets. Greene began as a stock boy in the 1920's and rose to Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors by the end of his career. La Mode was a division of B. Blumenthal & Company.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
57019
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card of buttons
Classification:
Date:
1960-1990
Medium:
Plastic, rhinestone, paper, string
Dimensions:
Each (button): 1/4 x 1/4 in. (0.6 x 0.6 cm)
Overall (card): 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (9.5 x 6.4 cm)
Description:
Card of 12 1/4" black plastic buttons set with rhinestones attached to card with white string. Card printed "B/ Le Chic/ BUTTONS" in magenta and white triangular logo; "FASHIONABLE/ IMPORTED RHINESTONES" printed on diagonal at top; "25c/ 5013 - 8 (1/4") 12 on black/ Germany-US-Zone" printed at bottom. Ruler printed in magenta on back of card with "Use this handy guage for measuring your buttonholes" alongside logo and explanations "FAMOUS FOR QUALITY/ Since 1877/ Every Le Chic button is the/ product of experienced, superior/ craftsmanship" and "FAMOUS FOR FASHION/ Le Chic buttons are fashion-/ planned to flatter your wardrobe/ the kind of buttons you are/ always proud to wear"; printed at bottom "Created by the makers/ of internationally famous/ La Mode Buttons/ Copyright B. Blumenthal & Co. Inc."
Credit Line:
Gift of Lois Greene Stone
Object Number:
2004.27.9
Gallery Label:
The donor's father, Leo A. Greene (1908-1954), spent his entire career at B. Blumenthal & Co. (founded in 1877), the leading American button importer and manufacturer in the country for much of the 20th century. The company had a large showroom in New York City on Broadway between 38th and 39th streets. Greene began as a stock boy in the 1920's and rose to Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors by the end of his career. La Mode was a division of B. Blumenthal & Company.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1990
eMuseum Object ID:
57018
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card of buttons
Classification:
Date:
1955-1985
Medium:
Glass, paper, string
Dimensions:
Each (button): 3/4 x 1/4 in. (1.9 x 0.6 cm)
Overall (card): 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (9.5 x 6.4 cm)
Description:
Card of 3 3/4" black glass flower shaped buttons with silver metallic finish attached to card with white string; 1 button missing from card. Card printed "B/ Le Chic/ BUTTONS" in red and white triangular logo; "FASHIONABLE/ GUARANTEED WASHABLE" printed on diagonal at top; "25c/ 4 buttons on card SILVER/ Pattern 5018 - size 30 - (3/4 INCH)/ Germany-US-Zone" printed at bottom. Ruler printed in red on back of card with "Use this handy guage for measuring your buttonholes" alongside logo and explanations "FAMOUS FOR QUALITY/ Since 1877/ Every Le Chic button is the/ product of experienced, superior/ craftsmanship" and "FAMOUS FOR FASHION/ Le Chic buttons are fashion-/ planned to flatter your wardrobe/ the kind of buttons you are/ always proud to wear"; printed at bottom "Created by the makers/ of internationally famous/ La Mode Buttons."
Credit Line:
Gift of Lois Greene Stone
Object Number:
2004.27.6
Gallery Label:
The donor's father, Leo A. Greene (1908-1954), spent his entire career at B. Blumenthal & Co. (founded in 1877), the leading American button importer and manufacturer in the country for much of the 20th century. The company had a large showroom in New York City on Broadway between 38th and 39th streets. Greene began as a stock boy in the 1920's and rose to Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors by the end of his career. La Mode was a division of B. Blumenthal & Company.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1985
eMuseum Object ID:
57017
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card of buttons
Classification:
Date:
1945-1975
Medium:
Glass, paper, string
Dimensions:
Each (button): 5/8 x 1/4 in. (1.6 x 0.6 cm)
Overall (card): 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (9.5 x 6.4 cm)
Description:
Card of 3 5/8" black glass flower shaped buttons with silver metallic finish; Card printed "B/ Le Chic/ BUTTONS" in red and white triangular logo; "GUARANTEED/ WASHABLE/ IMPORTED GLASS" printed at top; "No 5052 - 24" - (5/8") - 3 on - SILVER/ Germany-US-Zone" printed at bottom. Ruler printed in red on back of card with "Use this handy guage for measuring your buttonholes" alongside logo and explanations "FAMOUS FOR QUALITY/ Since 1877/ Every Le Chic button is the/ product of experienced, superior/ craftsmanship" and "FAMOUS FOR FASHION/ Le Chic buttons are fashion-/ planned to flatter your wardrobe/ - the kind of buttons you are/ always proud to wear"; printed at bottom "Created by the makers/ of internationally famous/ La Mode Buttons/ Copyright B. Blumenthal & Co., Inc."
Credit Line:
Gift of Lois Greene Stone
Object Number:
2004.27.14
Gallery Label:
The donor's father, Leo A. Greene (1908-1954), spent his entire career at B. Blumenthal & Co. (founded in 1877), the leading American button importer and manufacturer in the country for much of the 20th century. The company had a large showroom in New York City on Broadway between 38th and 39th streets. Greene began as a stock boy in the 1920's and rose to Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors by the end of his career. La Mode was a division of B. Blumenthal & Company.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1975
eMuseum Object ID:
56988
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card of buttons
Classification:
Date:
1940-1980
Medium:
Glass, metal, paper, string
Dimensions:
Each (button): 5/8 x 1/4 in. (1.6 x 0.6 cm)
Overall (card): 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (9.5 x 6.4 cm)
Description:
Card of 3 5/8" clear glass buttons with gold metallic floriform design attached to card with white string; 3 buttons missing from card. Card printed "B/ Le Chic/ BUTTONS" in red and white triangular logo; "FASHIONABLE/ GUARANTEED WASHABLE" printed on diagonal at top; "25c/ 6 buttons on card CRYST./GOLD/ PATTERN 5026 size 24 (5/8 inch)/ Germany-US-Zone" printed at bottom. Ruler printed in red on back of card with "Use this handy guage for measuring your buttonholes" alongside logo and explanations "FAMOUS FOR QUALITY/ Since 1877/ Every Le Chic button is the/ product of experienced, superior/ craftsmanship" and "FAMOUS FOR FASHION/ Le Chic buttons are fashion-/ planned to flatter your wardrobe/ the kind of buttons you are/ always proud to wear"; printed at bottom "Created by the makers/ of internationally famous/ La Mode Buttons."
Credit Line:
Gift of Lois Greene Stone
Object Number:
2004.27.8
Gallery Label:
The donor's father, Leo A. Greene (1908-1954), spent his entire career at B. Blumenthal & Co. (founded in 1877), the leading American button importer and manufacturer in the country for much of the 20th century. The company had a large showroom in New York City on Broadway between 38th and 39th streets. Greene began as a stock boy in the 1920's and rose to Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors by the end of his career. La Mode was a division of B. Blumenthal & Company.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1980
eMuseum Object ID:
56987
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
3 loose buttons
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1940
Medium:
Mother of pearl, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
3 loose mother-of-pearl buttons in shape of horse with metal shank; incised detail on head, mane, tail and hooves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lois Greene Stone
Object Number:
2004.27.18
Gallery Label:
The donor's father, Leo A. Greene (1908-1954), spent his entire career at B. Blumenthal & Co. (founded in 1877), the leading American button importer and manufacturer in the country for much of the 20th century. The company had a large showroom in New York City on Broadway between 38th and 39th streets. These horse-shaped buttons were produced by B. Blumenthal in the 1940's specifically for the donor's merry-go-round skirt but were never mass-produced because they were too difficult to cut.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
56561
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
5 loose buttons
Classification:
Date:
1920-1970
Medium:
Silver, jade, paper
Dimensions:
Each (button): 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (0.6 x 3.2 cm)
Part (envelope): 6 1/4 x 4 in. (15.9 x 10.2 cm)
Description:
5 loose buttons of green jade carved in floral design set in silver surround with four decorative trefoil-like loops and rope edge; metal backing and shank. Paper envelope with back flap, printed in black on front "NO. SIZE/ COLOR/ QUANTITY" with blank lines; printed beneath "B. BLUMENTHAL & CO. INC./ MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF/ BUCKLES-BUTTONS-ORNAMENTS/ 1372-1382 BROADWAY/ Between 37th and 38th Streets/ NEW YORK/ Phone: WIsconsin 7-5700/ PHILADELPHIA, PA./ 1005 MARKET ST./ CHICAGO, ILL./ 325 WEST JACKSON BLVD./ LOS ANGELES, CALIF./ 846 SOUTH BROADWAY/ ST. LOUIS, MO./ 1123 WASHINGTON AVE."
Credit Line:
Gift of Lois Greene Stone
Object Number:
2004.27.16
Gallery Label:
The donor's father, Leo A. Greene (1908-1954), spent his entire career at B. Blumenthal & Co. (founded in 1877), the leading American button importer and manufacturer in the country for much of the 20th century. The company had a large showroom in New York City on Broadway between 38th and 39th streets. Greene began as a stock boy in the 1920's and rose to Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors by the end of his career.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1970
eMuseum Object ID:
56079
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card of buttons
Classification:
Date:
1940-1980
Medium:
Mother of pearl, metal, paper, string
Dimensions:
Each (button): 3/4 x 1/4 in. (1.9 x 0.6 cm)
Overall (card): 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (9.5 x 6.4 cm)
Description:
Card of 2 3/4" mother of pearl buttons with incised star design and gold metallic surround and back attached to card with white string. Card printed "B/ Le Chic/ BUTTONS" in red and white triangular logo; "FASHIONABLE" printed on diagonal at top; "3 BUTTONS ON CARD/ NO. 102 SIZE 30 3/4 INC" stamped in red ink at bottom; "MADE IN U.S.A." printed at bottom; bottom left corner torn away.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lois Greene Stone
Object Number:
2004.27.11
Gallery Label:
The donor's father, Leo A. Greene (1908-1954), spent his entire career at B. Blumenthal & Co. (founded in 1877), the leading American button importer and manufacturer in the country for much of the 20th century. The company had a large showroom in New York City on Broadway between 38th and 39th streets. Greene began as a stock boy in the 1920's and rose to Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors by the end of his career. La Mode was a division of B. Blumenthal & Company.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1980
eMuseum Object ID:
56078
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Card of buttons
Classification:
Date:
1930-1980
Medium:
Mother of pearl, paper, string
Dimensions:
Each (button): 1 x 1/8 in. (2.5 x 0.3 cm)
Overall (card): 5 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (14 x 8.3 cm)
Description:
Card of 5 1" 2 hole mother of pearl buttons attached to card with white string; 1 button missing. Card printed in light blue, navy and white at top: "B/ La Mode/ TRADE MARK/ REG.U.S.PAT.OFF"; "La Mode" printed in scrolling shadow-letters script over light blue image of spread eagle. Pale blue central box bordered in navy stripes and scroll motifs; printed at bottom "71" with "SUPERIOR QUALITY" at bottom center. Back of card printed in black with same motif at top "B/ La Mode/ TRADE MARK/ REG.U.S.PAT.OFF." over spread eagle, printed below: "Assures/ Quality and Value/ IN/ PEARL BUTTONS/ ALSO/ The Best and Latest Styles/ IN/ FANCY NOVELTY/ BUTTONS/ Sold Everywhere by Leading Retailers"; "La Mode" logo printed again at bottom flanked by "Ask for/ Buttons"; stamped at top in black ink "1500 45 7."
Credit Line:
Gift of Lois Greene Stone
Object Number:
2004.27.5
Gallery Label:
The donor's father, Leo A. Greene (1908-1954), spent his entire career at B. Blumenthal & Co. (founded in 1877), the leading American button importer and manufacturer in the country for much of the 20th century. The company had a large showroom in New York City on Broadway between 38th and 39th streets. Greene began as a stock boy in the 1920's and rose to Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors by the end of his career. La Mode was a division of B. Blumenthal & Company.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1980
eMuseum Object ID:
56077
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Box
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Wood, metal, nut wood or vegetable ivory
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular wooden box with screw on lid, containing two child's thimbles and a carved wooden basket.
Object Number:
Z.1541.17a-e
Marks:
Thimbles Stamped with size:
C: "5"
D: "3"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
55685
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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