shell buttons
Pearlescent garment closures
Shell buttons are buttons made from the shells of mollusks—typically mother-of-pearl from oysters or freshwater mussels.
Valued for their natural iridescence and durability, they were standard on fine garments before plastic became dominant.
Shell buttons remain a mark of quality on dress shirts and vintage clothing: The tailor pointed out the genuine shell buttons as a sign of craftsmanship.
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Synthetic garment fasteners
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