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Since at least the seventeenth century, when box-like metal buttons were constructed
especially for the purpose, buttons have been one of the items in which drug smugglers
have attempted to hide and transport illegal substances. At least one modern smuggler has
tried to use this method.

Also making use of the storage possibilities of metal buttons, during the World Wars, British
and U.S. military locket buttons were made, containing miniature working compasses.

The mainly American tradition of politically significant clothing buttons appears to have
begun with the first presidential inauguration of George Washington in 1789. Known to
collectors as "Washington Inaugurals", they were made of copper, brass or Sheffield plate,
in large sizes for coats and smaller sizes for breeches. Made in twenty-two patterns and
hand-stamped, they are now extremely valuable cultural artifacts.

Between about 1840 and 1916, clothing buttons were used in American political campaigns,
and still exist in collections today. Initially, these buttons were predominantly made of brass
(though horn and rubber buttons with stamped or molded designs also exist) and had loop
shanks. Around 1860 the badge or pin-back style of construction, which replaced the shanks
with long pins, probably for use on lapels and ties, began to appear.

One common practice that survived until recent times on campaign buttons and badges was
to include the image of George Washington with that of the candidate in question.

Some of the most famous campaign buttons are those made for Abraham Lincoln. Memorial
buttons commemorating Lincoln's inaugurations and other life events, including his birth
and death, were also made, and are also considered highly collectible.

Koumpounophobia, the fear of buttons, is a surprisingly common phobia. Famous sufferers
include Steve Jobs. Sufferers frequently report being repulsed by the sight of buttons - even
on other people - and being unable to wear clothing with them. Sufferers also report
buttons being dirty and smelling. The phobia may bear some passing resemblance to
Trypophobia and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, but is separate and distinct.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Button

Materials Needed:

 Buttons – 2 holes for the eyes
 Assorted felt, flowers, veil material and paper
 3” X 3” white note cards
 Black Sharpie
 Red nail polish (lips)
 Craft Glue

Instructions:

1. Start by tracing the button for the position of the head and adding curly hair. In the
center color with the Sharpie large black eyes.
2. Using red nail polish place a small red dot just below and between the two button holes.
3. Glue the button in place.

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