Here's a zany hodgepodge of trinket buttons from the 1930's and 40's. The trinket trend or gadget fad came into existence during the Great Depression and lasted through WWII with all manner of playful doohickeys in the forms of pins, brooches, bangles, pendants and buttons brought to life in the forms of everything from penguins to pineapples. Pictured here are eight buttons surrounding a zipper-pull. (I couldn't help but include this jolly good fellow, even though he isn't a button). Notice the range of colors and the variety of shapes. Each button has been painted as part of their design. Very collectible, these little novelties fetch high prices in the vintage jewelry market. All are Bakelite.
-Sherbert McGee
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