By the War of 1812 he was one of America's most well-known button makers, notably for his military uniform buttons.

I'd like to see any 5,000 button makers stand before them this day!

In the 9th century the term ligne came into use among German button makers, where it was used to measure the diameter of buttons.

The button makers did well, so their neighbors began making buttons as well.

The Macclesfield town records note a debt from a button maker in 1574.

Thus, Coper's first job at the studio was as a button maker.

The 1851 census shows that many of the women in Winterborne Kingston were button makers.

When that happens I would suggest not investing button makers!

He was described as the 'opulent button maker and medallist'.

At this point the well has been tapped so dry that one might as well propose a show about button makers or Macy's salesmen.