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Retro Metal Buttons anyone?
I'm on the hunt for three metal buttons as close to this one in style as possible. If I can't find any, I'll just list the coat as it is but would
love to find some replacements if possible. The coat arrived with just one button and there should be three.
It's a metal button which isn't quite square and isn't round either. I guess round buttons or square buttons would suffice so long as they're
this size in diameter: 1.4" (3cm).
In fact, the button is what I love most about this coat! It's made from rabbit fur and although the fur is super-soft and the lining is soft too,
the skin is very cardboard-like or stiff. Has anyone come across that before with fur coats? I've included a couple of photos of the edges of the
coat and you can see the skin part.
I digress! I'm searching now for three metal buttons in a retro style of the size noted above. If you have anything that you think might suit this
coat, please let me know.  Also, if you know anything about the stiffness
of fur coats, I'm all ears.
Thanks guys!
Side view of the button (very slim at 1-2mm)
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 10:20 AM |
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What a fab coat, and that button is amazing! 
I can't help you with the buttons I'm afraid, but I'm sure someone else will be able to!
As for the cardboardy hide, I'd assume its dried out with age (and possibly unsuitable storage) in the same way leather/suede does. Again, I'm
unable to help you there either!
Not much use am I?! 
Sarah
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 10:24 AM |
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Well at least you love the coat and button.  I think
you've explained that perfectly. 'Dried-out' is probably what's happened. It doesn't have any nasty odours which is something I guess.
I've found 3 large vintage buttons on Etsy (see my faves) but I'm not sure the style will go with the coat. I'll keep looking. Thanks for your
reply.
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 10:42 AM |
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They look gorgeous! Its funny I never thought to look at people's favourites on Etsy - I'm still learning my way round!
I've got a 50s black velvet evening coat that only needs one button at the neck, but can I find one suitable? Nope! 
Thanks for reminding me to resume my search!
Sarah
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 10:43 AM |
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Do you think those 30's buttons would work with this fur coat? They're the perfect size.
BTW! If I can find replacements you can have this button from the fur coat - if it's the right look and size for your evening coat.
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 11:00 AM |
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Oh no! You're so kind to offer, but you should keep that fantastic button. Its so unusual and distinctive I'd be tempted to convert it into a
brooch
Incidentally, the evening coat button hole is 1¼ inches across and I've no idea what kind of button was there originally. I'm looking for something
a bit glam and possibly sparkly that would be appropriate for the 50s. Black is hard to match, so possibly gold or silver (or diamanté!)
My friend gave me an amazing hand made glass button but its actually way too big!
Ooops. Just call me the 'thread hijacker'! 
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 11:06 AM |
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Sarah - I'm serious! If I can find replacement buttons you can have this one. Just spreading the love! I'd love to see it made into a brooch. That's so cool. It would only end up in my box of buttons.
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 11:23 AM |
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Aw blimey! Let's do a trade! 
I'll dig up something nice for you.
Sarah
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 11:29 AM |
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Sounds great! 
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 11:37 AM |
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GUYS! Before you goo OTT on BUTTONS!!!! I have tons to look through on Tuesday!!! Don't even know WHAT I have stuffed in places! You know me. I also
have the Brooch making thingies!!!
Bring the BEAUTIFUL COATS (I LOVE VINTAGE FUR & know all about the pelt drying out!!!!!!- a fur cleaner has helped me with this dilemma but
expensive...or at least was in The States so best to store properly)
Plus I would love to see them all!!!!! FAB!!!! 
b [ox]
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 11:46 AM |
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 Christmas has surely arrived early in Manchester! 
I'll bring the coat (and button) along next Tuesday. 
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 11:51 AM |
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Photos Photos Photos of gathering please. Meanwhile, I will ask my button pal (Matthew) if he has anything similar.
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 11:54 AM |
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That's really sweet of you.
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 04:04 PM |
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Only sweets for the sweetest!!!!
LLL  will have the cam posed to take those "precious moments" that
only a mum would love. I am hoping that I can recreate my "hat head" look like before when we met S at the KroBar!!!
Which is remnding me...I betta get my "focus head" on for organizing all the STUFF I have so graciously promised!!! 
BTW...has anyone noticed that I love being OTT  with the smilies! (what a
weird word).
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 04:06 PM |
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I better get my spellcheck going...REMIND me!!!!
beth xox
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| posted on 20-11-09 at 04:14 PM |
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Beth, you really crack me up! 
I'll definitely bring the coat, and a mask to hide behind for the photos!
Amanda - that's a very kind offer. Looks like the Christmas spirit has already hit the forum!  
Sarah
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