Try the New Zealander's they are good with artifacts drawings and
typologies.

There are a whole lot of button drawings In N. A. Ritchie 1986 Archaeology
and History of the Chinese in Southern New Zealand During the Nineteenth
Century. Uni. of Otago

Ritchie's buttons were analysied by Fiona Cameron who did her honours on
them. F. Cameron 1985 An Analysis of buttons, clothing hardware and textiles
of the nineteenth century Chinese goldminers og Central Otago. Same uni.

The New Zealand archaeological journal is worth a look too.

The artifact analysis for Hyde ark Barracks and Regentville (Australia) was
also surposed to contain button info, but I have not seen either.

There are also collectors books on buttons like The Complets Button Book L.
Albert & K Kent 1949. and Buttons 1968 D. Epstein.

-----Original Message-----
From: Julie Mastin <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Sunday, 9 September 2001 7:53
Subject: Searching for information on buttons


>Hello all,
>
>I am completing a thesis on historical archaeology. My excavation was at a
>Leprosarium in Northern Territory that operated between 1931 to 1955,
>
>I am endeavouring to find out some information on a metal 4 hole button
with
>'Excel Store' engraved around the rim. The button is 16mm in diameter.
>Probably in use in Australia from about the 1920s.
>
>Also, does anyone know where I can obtain information regarding everyday
>type buttons for the late 19th & 20th century in Australia and possibly
>England.
>
>Thankyou
>
>Julie Mastin
>
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