David

New Zealand archaeology had a strong interest in typology and dating so a 
lot of useful work has come out of there. This includes a hons thesis on 
buttons from Chinese mining sites (Cameron) which was included in a Ph.D 
thesis on Chinese mining archaeology (Richie).

Fiona R Cameron 1985 An analysis of buttons, clothing hardware and textiles 
of the 19th C Chinese goldminers of Central Otago. B.A. dissertation, 
Anthrop Dept. Uni of Otago, Dunedin.

 I don't have a contact for Fiona but the univerisity might, they will 
certainly know how to get hold of Neville Richie.

I also have a lot of buttons from my Cossack Ph.D research, which has never 
been published (about 160 types from memory). These have been finely dated 
into site layers of average 10 years duration so are potentially very useful 
for dating button types.

Regards

Gaye


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Parkhill" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 11:50 AM
Subject: Button Books


>A small group of folks are showing an interest in books that identify 
>BUTTONS. Enough interest may be generated to attempt to develop or publish 
>a document (book etc.) for reference.
>
> Do any of you HISTARCH folks have books, documents or what have you that 
> are all ready in print that could be used as a starter? Are you willing to 
> share? Sure, there are piece meal publications out there but where are 
> they?
>
> Certainly could use some help, ideas!