VTG 40s-60s White Ringed Shank Buttons Set of 2 – 3/4” Mid Century Plastic

Description:

Set of 2 vintage 1940s-1960s white shank buttons with a open ringed design on the front. These buttons are made from an early thermoset plastic (likely Melamine or Urea-formaldehyde). The backs show some age-related yellowing, common in vintage plastics.

Details:

• Material: Thermoset plastic (Melamine or Urea-formaldehyde)
• Size: 3/4 inch diameter
• Color: White (front) with yellowing on back
• Shape: Round with open ringed design
• Back Type: Integrated shank
• Era: Approximate these from the 1940s-1960s
• Condition: Vintage with back age-related discoloration

Identification:

• Sinks in water (dense material)
• No fluorescence under UV light
• No reaction to hot water

(T-4)