Shells....not the kind you think!

[Fort A]

I've found a bunch that were broken up but never one that was not. Today found four in good shape. These came from a button factory on the white river in Arkansas that was in use from 1889 until 1938. Just thought you guys would like to see them.

 

[Showtime2385]

Pretty Interesting

 

[Helix]

You don't normally find the whole shell there always broke.

 

[whammy]

That is really neat. Nice finds.

 

[jewelerguy]

that's cool. most people probably never gave much thought about how mother of pearl buttons were made

 

[Fort A]

You don't normally find the whole shell there always broke.

Your right. They used alot of the used shells to put on the roads around this small town back then.

 

[Fort A]

that's cool. most people probably never gave much thought about how mother of pearl buttons were made

Found some that the button whole were as big as a quarter but broke.

 

[nsdq]

i have a few shell buttons, so this post makes it even neater see the shells

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Interesting ! That's how the buttons are made!