A remarkable piece of social and fashion history, this listing is for a set of 14 antique boot buttons still attached to their rare, original merchant card titled "The Standard" Button Card. These buttons represent a bygone era of footwear maintenance and are a must-have for collectors of Victorian haberdashery or sewing notions.

​Item Specifics:

• ​Button Type: Victorian Boot Buttons.

• ​Material: Likely hardened rubber (Gutta-percha) or vegetable ivory, typical for the period.

• ​Diameter: 11 mm.

• ​Color: Deep Black.

• ​Shank: Metal wire loop shanks, visible on the reverse of the card.

• ​Quantity: 14 buttons remaining on the card (originally a set of 16).

​Condition:

The buttons themselves are in excellent antique condition with a soft, aged patina. The original card shows significant age-related wear, including staining and two missing buttons, which adds to its authentic vintage appeal and proves its historical use.

​These buttons provide a fascinating glimpse into Victorian-era commerce. The card explicitly states "16 Best Quality Boot Buttons" for "One Penny Per Card".

​In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, high-button boots were standard footwear. Because the tension of walking often caused buttons to pop off, cards like "The Standard" were essential household items sold in general stores. Finding these buttons still attached to their original lithographed card is increasingly rare, as the cards were usually discarded once the buttons were used.