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[LITTLE ROCK] OLD-LINE DEMOCRAT, January 19, 1860, p. 3, c.
1
Capital Guards.—This newly organized company is rapidly increasing in
members, and gaining in strength every day.
We can now truly say we have a military company in our midst which will
be an ornament to our city, while if her interests are in danger, it will prove
of service to her rights. We had
the pleasure of examining the cloth out of which the uniforms are to be made,
and in our humble judgment will equal any in the South.
The coats are dark, navy blue, single breasted, buttoned full to the
neck; gilt buttons with a device of the Capitol upon them. . .
MOBILE DAILY REGISTER,
February 3, 1860, p. 3, c. 2
Just
Received!
1,000 pieces Black Silk Velvet Ribbon,
All Widths, from 1-16
inch to 1/8-yard, which will be sold at reduced prices.
Also, a supply of black silk velvet buttons, various sizes.
H. & M. Marx,
73 Dauphin Street.
ALBANY [GA] PATRIOT, April 5, 1860, p. 2, c. 6
Fine Gold Jewelry!
New Styles Just Received!
. .
. Bracelets, Necklaces, Chatalain [sic] Chains and Charms, Brooches, Ear Rings,
Finger Rings, Buttons, Sinks, Chains, Seals, Keys, Breast Pins, Pens, Pencils,
&c. &c. . . .
L. E. Welch.
COLUMBUS [GA]
ENQUIRER, April 10, 1860, p. 3, c. 7
Latest
Styles of
Dress Goods
For Spring and Summer.
. . . Dress Buttons
of all descriptions; . . .
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
July 10, 1860, p. 1, c. 3-4
Correspondence
of the Mercury.
Fashion Letter.
New York, July 1.--There is positive danger of New York's forgetting its
morality (which we all know is unquestionable) and becoming dissipated, for our
generally "stale, flat and unprofitable days" at this period are
filled with furious excitement. The
Great Easterners' star waned, and was merged into, and out-dazzled by the Great Eastern's arrival the day previous. . . .
Perhaps, mes amis, you will be
glad to learn that aprons are really revived from too long oblivion, and are to
be fashionable. Really elegant ones
have made their appearance. I have
seen one of dark blue silk, with two deep lace flounces and tiny black lace
pockets, barred with narrow black velvet ribbon.
Another was of heavy black silk, trimmed with lilac velvet ribbon in
three rows, the outer edge having a fulling of black lace.
Medallion buttons of lilac velvet, in one row on each side, and a heavy
cord and tassel to confine the apron at the waist.
Still another variety was gored and trimmed with bias box-plaiting; this
was fastened at the waist by a belt, and a long floating bias silk sash trimmed
the same. Another was of lilac
silk, trimmed with a quantity of pinked ruffles, the little pockets
crescent-shaped and trimmed with black lace and medallions.
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
August 10, 1860, p. 1, c. 3-4
Fashion
Letter.
Correspondence of the Mercury.
New York, August 7.
. . .
Skirts are to be set on the waist in double and treble box plaits.
Corsage generally high and plain, trimmed with macaroni or medallion
buttons, of which a beautiful variety are being imported.
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
September 14, 1860, p. 4, c. 1
Our
New York Correspondence.
Fashion Letter.
New York, September 8.
. . .
Flowers are next akin to bonnets; flowers and feathers, of which the most
exquisitely beautiful specimens are to be seen at the sales rooms of R. T. Wilde
& Co., where we can linger, reveling in beauty, for hours.
Strawberries and blackberries in bright gold, as well as wheat half
buried in golden bronzed leaves, are a specialite
here; also, large all-hued velvet buttons, covered with sparkling jet, or
knotted with strings of jet or wax beads for trimming.
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
October 11, 1860, p. 1, c. 3-4.
Fashion
in New York
Our New York Correspondence.
New York, October 8.
. . . While I pause for a reply, I must tell you about a superb peignoir,
called the "Montague," which I have had the pleasure of admiring at
the establishment of Madame Demoriss Goodall, 338 Canal-street, which is the
newest of the new styles of morning robes, composed of maise-colored silk, gored
skirt, the front made entirely in puffings on each side the front breadth, a
narrow double pinked ruffle in black silk, a broad black ribbon set on plain
around the hem, surmounted by one narrow ruffle, very open and deep sleeve in a
point, slashed across the fore-arm with black cable cord, the same ruffled
trimming going around the neck of the corsage, which is closed to the throat,
and buttoned with black silk buttons to the belt, where the buttons are
continued down each side of the front breadth. . . .
Zouave jackets, pretty and fashionable as ever, are worn with vests, as
usual, of black or gray moire antique,
silk or velvet, with pretty buttons. . . .
The new style "Japanese sets," of embroidery and linen for
collar and sleeves, terminate in lappets at the throat and across the back of
the wrist by a jewelled [sic] or gold button or slide to suit the fancy or
purse. Pretty sleeve buttons can
easily be detached from the links and become converted into these new style
fastenings for the cross-over sets. . . .
The capes to bonnets are always silk or velvet.
As I mentioned in my last, there is a furore for gold ornaments:
stars, buckles, slides, buttons, bees and butterflies, golden wheat and
berries, gold grapes and gold pins and belts, gold tinsel, lace fringe and
braid. It is unnecessary to warn my
fair readers that the "stagey" [sic] effect of this tawdry glitter
will very soon lose caste among those of good taste.
Still, a little of this species of ornamentation, mixed judiciously in
dark face trimming, is rather becoming and pretty.
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
October 20, 1860, p. 3, c. 5
Ball
and Opera Costume for Gentlemen.
Genio C. Scott publishes in the Home Journal, of New York, the following directions to gentlemen,
relative to the appropriate ball and opera costumes:
Habit Noire Habille--Black Dress Coat.
Waist of medium length; skirt extending to the bend of the knee, and very
narrow; sleeves very large at the scye, with very full sleeve-heads, and
tapering regularly to a modest size at the hand; rather short and cuffless;
collar with M ends, short and very light; lapels rather wide, with small holes
to correspond with the small buttons, and the breast formed to roll down to the
second button from the bottom; breast facings of silk, extending out beyond the
under lapel to near the button-holes, disclosing a very narrow lapel above the
turn. . . .
Gilet Soie Noire--Transparent Blanc--Black Silk Vest--White Under
Vest.--Plain roll-collar vest of black silk, rolling very low to correspond with
the roll of the breast of the coat. Under
vest of white silk or marseilles; (pique,)
cut double breasted, with a roll collar, rolling low to conform with the outer
vest, and double breasted, to form a more tasteful fit than can be done where
two rows of buttons come in contact; but there are only three buttons and holes
on each forepart of the under vest. The
roll of the breast of the under vest discloses from a half inch to an inch of
the fold projecting beyond the crease row or fold of the breast of the outer
vest.
[DES ARC, ARK.] THE CONSTITUTIONAL UNION, November 16,
1860, p. 4, c. 7
"Minute Men" in South Carolina.—As an offset to the
"Wide Awakes" of the North, "Minute Men" are organizing in
all the principal districts of South Carolina.
The Charleston Mercury says:
"Their object is to form an armed body of men, and to join in with
our fellow-citizens, now forming in this our sister States as 'Minute Men,'
whose duty is to army, equip and drill, and be ready for any emergency that may
arise in the present perilous position of Southern States. In Kershaw, Abbeville, and Richland districts the
organization is already complete and powerful, embracing the flower of the
youth, and led on by the most influential citizens.
The badge adopted is a blue rosette—two and a half inches in diameter,
with a military button in the centre, to be worn upon the side of the hat."
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [MEMPHIS, TN], November 17, 1860, p. 1, c. 1
Chit-Chat on New York Fashions for November.
. . .
Nearly all the walking dresses are made with plain skirts, trimmed en
tablier, or fastened up the front. Sometimes
one plait is fastened under each arm, and two behind.
Gimp trimmings for dresses are made in great and elegant varieties.
Aiguillettes, buttons, bows with square ends, acorns trimmed with lace
and enlivened with black beads and flat, graduated ornaments, both for bodies
and skirts, are all in demand.
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
December 13, 1860, p. 1, c. 4-5
Fashion
in New York.
Our New York Correspondence.
New York, December 8.
. . .
Large medallion buttons are as much worn as ever, ornamenting sleeves,
corsage and skirts; also, braiding with gold and black cording, a
la militaire.
Some waists are made, lining and material gathered full together in a
belt. This is very ugly and
unbecoming; one resembles, in this style, a fat and very much overgrown baby.
Waists are also made with yokes, but the most proper style is plain, the
side seams and front plentifully trimmed with buttons or braided.
Sleeves are pretty, puffed half way, and tight to the wrist, the outer
portion trimmed with large buttons to the elbow; or sleeves can be made rather
full, with a deep pointed cuff extending back from the wrist, trimmings of
velvet bands or galoons, in true military style. . . .
Cloaks and sacques are to be seen corded with white; in beaver or pilot
cloth, they are ornamented with large whitish horn buttons.
They are rather pretty when the white cording is used up on silk, velvet
or satin wraps, and really distingue.
. .
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
December 19, 1860, p. 2, c. 1
Cockades.--The following is the description of the cockades adopted in
Maryland and Virginia:
Virginia.--This consists of a double rosette of blue silk, with a pendant
of lemon color, the whole fastened together by a gilt button, on which appears
in relief the arms of Virginia, with the name of the State and its motto
encircling it. The motto is--Sic
semper tyrannis.
Maryland.--This cockade is formed of a double rosette of blue silk, with
blue pendants, and fastened the same as that of Virginia, with the State button,
with the simple word "Maryland" beneath the arms.
[FAYETTEVILLE, ARK.] THE ARKANSIAN, January 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 6
All About the Southern Cockades.
The Herald has been favored with a view of the secession cockades now so
extensively worn by the fire-eaters of the South. Perhaps our readers may be curious to know what these badges
of treason are:
South Carolina.—The cockade is made of three layers of very dark cloth,
stitched at the edges and fastened together by a gilt button, on which the
following appears in relief: In the
center is the "Palmetto," with two arrows (crossed,) and fastened
together at the point of crossing with a bow know of ribbon.
The following is the motto
around the button: Animous
opibusque parati—"Ready
with our minds and means."
Virginia.—This consists of a double rosette of blue silk, with a
pendant of lemon color, the whole fastened together by a gilt button on which
appear in relief the arms of Virginia, with the name of the State and its motto
encircling it. Its motto is "Sic
Semper Tyrannis."
Maryland.—The cockade is formed of a double rosette of blue silk, with
blue pendants, and fastened the same as that of Virginia, with the State button,
and the single world "maryland" beneath the arms.
The Union Cockade.—This is also a double rosette, the center one being
of red silk, the inner one of white silk, and the pendants of blue.
The gilt button that fastens the whole together shows the eagle of
America, surrounded by the stars of the United States.
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
January 14, 1861, p. 1, c. 3-4
The
Fashions.
Our New York Correspondence.
New York, January 11, 1861.
. . .
There is little change since my last bulletin in the making up of
dresses; in evening or ball dresses, or even where a skirt is required to form a
trail, small gores can be introduced in the bottom of the under skirt, beneath
the one deep flounce. Skirts are
still set on in treble box plaits or deep hollow plaits in heavy dresses, such
as Ottoman velours and plain poplins. The
Empress style is still observed of having the front nearly plain, with the
plaits set back, and a row of buttons from the throat to the hem.
An improvement on the Jockey sleeve, introduced in Paris, has been shown
me. The seam on the outside of the
arm is continued quite to the shoulder, a cable cord fastened down the entire
length, finishing with a large button; the turned back cuff is plainly rounded
on the under part, and divided in points on the upper, each point fastened down
by a button; at the top of the sleeve is a crocheted flat button, with tags, a
sort of epaulette. Guipure
medallion buttons graduated are very elegant trimmings for a rich heavy silk;
the sleeves and corsage should be trimmed with guipure lace to correspond.
The Garibaldi jacket is still as popular and piquant
as ever. These are made in front
like a waist, a small basque or coatee,
gradually widening back from the hips. They
are buttoned, generally closely, with gold buttons, and either trimmed with
black and gold gimp, or black cloth or velvet, or braided with gold cord, if of
scarlet cloth. . . .
Little gentlemen look very canny in the fashionable Hieland
costume; the gay tartan skirts short and full, the velvet tunic scarf crossing
over one shoulder and fastened at the belt with the buckle, goat-skin pouch and
jewelled [sic] buttons in the shape of thistles, the round Glengarry cap with
the single heron's plume, and warm velvet leggins. [sic]
SEMI-WEEKLY RALEIGH REGISTER, January 30, 1861, p. 3, c. 3
N. C. Military Buttons.—We call attention to the advertisement of the
Captain of the Goldsboro' Rifles, offering for sale North Carolina Military
Buttons, at 33 per cent. less than they can be purchased elsewhere. We have received specimens of both the large and small
button, and unhesitatingly pronounce them very handsome.
SEMI-WEEKLY RALEIGH REGISTER, January 30, 1861, p. 3, c. 7
N. C. Military Buttons.
The "Goldsboro Rifles" having procured a complete sett of Dies
of the State Arms, are prepared to furnish Buttons for all the North Carolina
Military Companies, at 33 per cent less than they can be purchased elsewhere.
All applications must be made to the Captain.
M. D. Craton,
Goldsboro, N. C.
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
February 15, 1861, p. 1, c. 4-5
The
Fashions.
Our New York Correspondence.
New York, February 9th, 1861.
. . .
The Vandyke or double-breasted corsage finds much favor.
In very rich material, as velvet, par
exemple, the revers are faced with
silk or satin to correspond with the sleeve linings, which it is unnecessary to
state should be white; colored silk linings are in very bad taste. The part laid over, as in gentlemen's vests, if pointed, can
be fastened with a medallion button. . . .
French sacques and Garibaldi wraps are very fashionable of black reps
silk, very heavy, or cloth, corded, bound or trimmed with white.--The sleeves
are exceedingly long, and finished off at the pointed end, which quite reaches
the bottom of the skirt, with a large tassel.
The latter style is very much ornamented with buttons. . . .
Gimps and braids, long ago obsolete, are now resuscitated, and every
conceivable variety in the way of crochet buttons "large as a
platter," graduating to a sixpence; chenille buckles dotted with jet or
gold; slides which you are told are made of Roman pearls, and which you must
presume to doubt, are laid in the centre of velvet bows, dozens of which are to
ornament the front breadth of a dress, or the gores, if gored it be; medallions
of silk surrounded by lace and pendant chenille tassels; in short, there is no
end of the vagaries of the present style of rather bizarre ornamentation.
[DES ARC, ARK.] THE CONSTITUTIONAL UNION, April 5, 1861, p.
3, c. 1
Cavalry Company.
This corps, at their last meeting, adopted as their name, The Des Arc
Rangers. On last Saturday they
paraded through our streets, for the first time, in their uniforms, presenting
quite a soldier-like appearance. The
uniform adopted by the Rangers is a red flannel shirt, with a deep blue breast
and back, blue cuffs and black velvet collar, with three rows of brass buttons
in front; black pants, with red stripes up the sides; United States cavalry
fatigue cap, with ostrich plume, with colt's Navy repeaters and United States
dragoon sabers.
SEMI-WEEKLY RALEIGH REGISTER, June 5, 1861, p. 2, c. 3
The Confederate Army Uniform.
We have been furnished with a description of the uniform adopted for the
Confederate Army, as follows:
Coat.—Short tunic of cadet grey cloth, double breasted, with two
rows of buttons over the breast, the rows two inches apart at the waist and
widening toward the shoulders. Suitable
for cavalry as well as Infantry. . . .
Buttons.—For a General and staff officer the buttons will be of
bright gilt convex, rounded at the edge—a raised eagle at the centre,
surrounded by thirteen stars. Exterior
diameter of large sized button, 1 inch; of small size, ½ inch.
For officers of the corps of engineers the same button is to be used,
except that in the lace of eagle and stars, there will be a raised "E"
in German text.
For officers of artillery, infantry, riflemen and cavalry, the buttons
will be a plain gilt convex, with a large raised letter in the centre—A for
artillery, I for infantry, &c. The
exterior diameter of large size button, seven-eights of an inch; small size, ½
inch.
For all enlisted men of artillery, a large A raised in the centre of a
three-quarter inch button.
For all enlisted men, the same as for artillery, except that the number
of the regiment will be substituted for the letter A.
SEMI-WEEKLY RALEIGH REGISTER, June 5, 1861, p. 3, c. 7
Five Thousand
dollars worth of
New Ready Made Clothing,
and Military Goods,
just received from
Richmond, Virginia.
Which we were compelled to pay cash for. We offer the same at a small advance for cash, and to our credit customers, who have paid their bills promptly. . . .
Also,
A Large Lot of Military Buttons, . . .
E. L. Harding.
june5-tf
SAVANNAH [GA]
REPUBLICAN, June 6, 1861, p. 1, c. 4
Uniform
of the Confederate States Army.
The War Department of the Confederate States has recently adopted the
following uniform for our army:
The coat is to be a short tunic of cadet grey cloth, double-breasted,
with two rows of buttons down the breast, two inches apart at the waist, and
widening toward the shoulders.—The pantaloons are to be made of sky blue
cloth, full in the legs. The
buttons to be of plain gilt, convex form, three-quarters of an inch in diameter.
The different arms of the service are to be distinguished by the color of
the trimmings blue for infantry, red for artillery, and yellow for cavalry.
In the artillery service the buttons are to be stamped with a letter A,
but in infantry and cavalry the buttons will bear only the number of the
regiment.
For the Generals and the officers of his staff the dress will be of dark
blue cloth, trimmed with gold; for the medical department, black cloth, with
gold and velvet trimming. All
badges of distinction are to be marked upon the sleeves and collars.
Badges of distinguished rank, on the collar only.
For a Brigadier General, three large stars; for a Colonel, two large
stars; for a Lieutenant Colonel, one large star; for a Major, one small star and
horizontal bar; for a Captain, three small stars; for a First Lieutenant, two
small stars; for a Second Lieut. one small star.
For a General and staff officers the buttons will be of bright gilt,
convex, rounded at the edge; a raised eagle at the centre, surrounded by
thirteen stars. Exterior diameter
of large sized button one inch; of small size, half inch.
For officers of the Corps of Engineers the same button is to be used,
except that in place of the eagle and stars there will be a raised E in German
text. For officers of artillery,
infantry, riflemen and cavalry, the buttons will be plain gilt, convex, with a
large raised letter in the centre—A for artillery, I for infantry, etc.
The exterior diameter of large seized [sic] buttons, seven-eights of an
inch; small size, one half-inch.
SEMI-WEEKLY RALEIGH REGISTER, June 26, 1861, p. 3, c. 7
25 Great Gross White Bone Pant Buttons. At
Tucker's.
SEMI-WEEKLY RALEIGH REGISTER, August 24, 1861, p. 3, c. 7
Officers of Companies!
1000 yards Grey Cassimere,
1000 "
Gray Clothes,
Expressly for
Officers,
fine, bright colors, &c.
--Also—
The Original and Elegant North
Carolina State Arms Button,
just secured for
Officers' Uniforms!
and will be used on no others.
Send to
O. S. Baldwin,
Civic and Military House,
Wilmington, N. C.
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
September 19, 1861, p. 2, c. 1
Palmetto Button Factory.--A few weeks ago we mentioned that M. B. Schur
had in contemplation the starting of a military button factory.
As the stock of buttons with the palmetto and State motto was entirely
run out, and as thousands of uniforms are being manufactured for our brave
volunteers, as well as those in regular service, such a factory fills another
gap, and places us one step higher in the ladder of independence.
Mr. Schur's factory is now in full operation in Market-street, south
side, midway between Meeting and King streets, where six operatives are
constantly employed to supply the demand for these necessary appendages to the
soldier's uniform. This is as it
should be, for Mr. Schur deserves a full measure of encouragement for his
undertaking. Some months ago, when
the palmetto buttons were getting scarce and prices running up, Mr. Schur,
though no mechanic and without any previous knowledge of button making, set his
wits to work, and the result is, after some difficulty, it is true, the
manufacture of a good substantial button, and just the article now needed.
SEMI-WEEKLY RALEIGH REGISTER, October 12, 1861, p. 2, c. 6
Military Goods!
. . . Gilt Buttons by the gross.
Pants, Vests and Dress Clothing; a complete assortment at
T. W. Royston & Co.'s.
oct 9
SEMI-WEEKLY RALEIGH REGISTER, November 13, 1861, p. 2, c. 6
Large And
Reserved
Auction Sale
of
Dry Goods.
The Co-Partnership now existing between the undersigned will soon expire, by limitation. This, together with the fact that nearly all of our salesmen are in the army, has determined us to close, at Public Auction, without reserve, on
Tuesday, 20th
November.
(To be continued from day to day,)
In our Store-Rooms, No. 159 Main street, Richmond, Va., the Whole of our large and valuable stock of seasonable
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Consisting in part of . . .
----Bales 3-4, 3.8 and 4-4 Brown Sheetings.
----Bales Brown Drills and Osnaburgs, and Flannels.
Blue Suspender Buttons.
Metal and Military Buttons. . . .
Goods packed and delivered as usual.
Terms.—Cash (in bankable funds) on deliver.
no. 13-td
Watkins & Ficklin.
WEEKLY COLUMBUS
[GA] ENQUIRER, January 7, 1862, p. 3, c. 4
.
. . J. H. Daniel & co. . . .
In the
Military Line
They are prepared to exhibit a general assortment of . . .
Suspender and Fly Buttons;
40 gross superior Gilt Staff Buttons; . . .
DAILY
MISSOURI REPUBLICAN, February 9, 1862, p. 1, c. 9
From Le Follet.
Paris Fashions.
.
. . The bodies are made open down the front, but have usually a small piece of
the same material as the skirt detached from the corsage, but which can be put
under the opening for out-of-door wear. They
are fastened by buttons, unless they have some trimming down the front which
necessitates a flat surface. . . For out door wear the basquine demi adjustee
[sic?] has many advocates.
The newest model of the season in this shape is made of velvet not very
long, splendidly embroidered in plumettes, and buttoned a la Polonaise.
The Pardesus, trimmed with fur, is made in velvet, with large sleeves,
and the fur bordering is very deep. For
aras [?] de toilette, the velvette mantle, richly embroidered and trimmed with
handsome flounces of lace, is the most elegant that can be worn.
Some small paletots are being worn made of plush or velvet cloth, and
fastened by large buttons. The
sleeves and collar are lined with quilled silk.
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 19, 1862, p. 1, c. 9
Just Received.
Skirt Braids,
Black, Brown and Assorted colors.
Also, a large lot of
Gilt and Steel Buttons, Linen Shoe Laces, &c.,
At J. M. Stine's,
33 Lake St., corner of Wabash Avenue.
[LITTLE ROCK] ARKANSAS TRUE DEMOCRAT, April 10, 1862, p. 1,
c. 5
The Shreveport, Texas [sic] News has a capital suggestion.
Says the News:
["] In answer to Beauregard's call, the bells of the Methodist,
Baptist and Presbyterian churches, were taken down and shipped on the Era No. 5
to the city. This is the way to do
things; keep the ball rolling and the general will get all the brass he wants.
If he can't get enough, it will be owing to the amount of officers we
have in proportion to privates; we therefore suggest, when absolutely necessary
to catch the officers by their tails, and cut off the buttons.
Who seconds the motion? ["]
We do. And we suggest that
the "women folks" be detailed to cut off these buttons.—Would it not
be funny to see these hotel militaries chased by the feminines, the latter armed
with scissors. They could get
several bushels of brass buttons in Little Rock, that were never seen in camp
and never glittered elsewhere than on a pavement.
DAILY CHRONICLE & SENTINEL [AUGUSTA, GA], April
18, 1862, p. 2, c. 1
Military Button Factory in Atlanta.--A manufactory of the various kinds
of military buttons has been established and put into operation at Atlanta,
Georgia. The establishment is
supplied at present with a rolling machine, by which the sheet brass one-eighth
of an inch thick, is rolled into sheets as thin as common letter paper, or even
thinner. There is one complete set
of dies, with all the necessary punches, &c., for carrying the button
through the different processes of manufacture.
The sheet from the rolling machine is cut into ribbon, from which what is
called the "blank" is cut, the blank is then placed on the
"die," over which is placed a hammer, a blow from which stamps the
front of the button. The
"blank" for the back of the buttons are punched from thin sheets of
tin, then stamped on a die arranged as a die for the front.
The hole is then punched for the reception of the wire forming the eye.
Another machine cuts and bends the wire, when it is inserted by hand and
fastened. The back is then adjusted
to the front, and the two parts placed in a machine which, by being struck upon
closes a small margin on the front over the back, which secures it and completes
the button thus far. A simple
machine then polishes it, after which it is gilded and placed on the card.
Before reaching the polishing presses, the front of the button undergoes
two process, and the back four. About
twenty gross of buttons are turned out per day. All the machinery--which is small and delicate, was invented
and made by Mr. Henry Mylius, a German watch repairer, who formerly resided in
Dalton, Georgia.
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 19, 1862, p. 2, c. 7
New Boot and Shoe Store.
142 Lake Street, Chicago.
One Price System.
Saunders, Brother & Co., of Boston, have established a Branch Store
in this city for the purpose of conducting the Boot and Shoe business upon the
Cash System, and are now opening a large and well selected stock of Boots and
Shoes from their own factory, and from the most eminent factories in America,
made from the best material of stock, and work of the highest order.
After a practical experience of twenty-fie years in the business, we feel
justified in saying that our stock of Boots and Shoes, in regard to material,
style, strength, fit and adaptation to the market can not be excelled.
We ask the indulgence of the citizens of this city and interior to an
examination of our stock.
In the Ladies', Misses and Children's line are found—
Satin Francais, English and French Lasting, and Heavy Serge Gaiters,
Congress, Balmorals, Button Boots, Plain, Tipped and Full Trimmed Double Sole,
Welted, mock Welt, and Single Sole stitched and sewed.
Glove, Pebble and Grained Calf, Kid, Goat and Morocco Balmorals and
Congress, Laced Boots, and Highland Ties, Triple, Double and Single Soles,
Stitched and Sewed.
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 21, 1862, p. 1, c. 9
Great Bargains.
W. Forsyth & Co.,
18 John Street, New York.
Offer the following inducements to purchasers of
Valuable Jewelry.
. .
. 2,500 Sleeve buttons
2.50 to 6.00 each
CHICAGO
DAILY TRIBUNE, April 21, 1862, p. 2, c. 3
The Trip of the Black Hawk. The Governor's Expedition to Pittsburg Landing.
[Special Correspondence of the Chicago Tribune.] Cairo, April 13, 1862. . . .
... Memento hunters were gathering
up what they could find to take home to make their friends gape with wonder;
canes marked with shot, gun flints, Bowie-knives, balls, cartridges, pelican
buttons, &c, &c.
SAVANNAH [GA]
REPUBLICAN, May 10, 1862, p. 2, c. 3
Augusta
Auction Sale.
By W. B. Griffin.
Package Sale of
Military Goods
Direct Importation
By the Steamship Nashville.
Tuesday, 14th of May instant, in store, commencing at 10
o'clock, will be sold, a large and valuable assortment of Military Goods, direct
importation, as follows: . . .
Army Buttons, according to regulation . . .
SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY [ATLANTA, GA], June 5, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Cargo Sale at Auction of 4731 Packages of
English Goods, direct from London, put up
expressly for this Market.
by R. A. Pringle,
At No. 137 Meeting Street,
Charleston, S. C.,
J. H. Taylor, Auctioneer.
On Wednesday Morning, June 11th,
1862, commencing at 10 o'clock.
. .
. 1 case assorted Needles and Buttons
SAVANNAH [GA]
REPUBLICAN, June 7, 1862, p. 2, c. 5
Cargo
Sale at Auction of
4,731 Packages
English Goods,
Direct from London, and put up expressly for this Market,
By R. A. Pringle,
Jas. H. Taylor, Auctioneer.
On Wednesday morning, June 11, at 187 Meeting Street, commencing at 10 o'clock. . . .
1 case assorted Needles and Buttons . . .
1 lot White and Black Bone Buttons. . .
10 great gross Agate Buttons
[LITTLE ROCK] ARKANSAS TRUE DEMOCRAT, June 12, 1862, p. 2,
c. 2
Summary: Letter from Capt.
Galloway, Johnson's Island, May 11th, 1862, captured at Pea Ridge.
"God bless the ladies of St. Louis, I say.
We have many true friends there. That
same evening we were ordered to be ready by 4 o'clock to go to Alton, Ill.,
thereby depriving us of receiving from the hands of kind ladies articles we
stood so much in need of. One of
the ladies who came up to see us, was Eva Bryant, whom I had the pleasure of
becoming acquainted with—her whole heart and soul seemed to be set on the
ultimate success of the southern cause. I
passed a few minutes very pleasantly conversing with her.
Just as she was leaving, she asked me for one of the Arkansas buttons,
which was on my vest. Of course it
gave me the greatest pleasure to comply with her request—she wanted it for a
necklace which she was having made, composed of one button from each of the
Southern States, that was glory enough for me for one day.
I now have the consolation of knowing that a button once worn by me, and
which bears upon it the coat of arms and motto of the State of Arkansas, the
banner state in defence of southern rights and southern honor, now decks the
necklace of a fair maiden of my own Sunny South. . . .
CHICAGO TIMES, June 18, 1862, p. 4, c. 2
The Fashions
The Style in Paris for June.
From Le Follet of Paris.
. . .
Another dress, intended to be worn at a wedding, was of apple green silk,
a very fashionable color. The skirt
had nine narrow flounces, very full, and placed in rows of three at equal
distance. Above each row was a small grecque, about five inches wide,
in braid of a darker shade of green. The
body, high and closed, fastened by buttons of the same color as the soutache,
and trimmed on each side by a grecque, diminishing in width towards the waist.
A wide sash, trimmed in the same manner, with small frills round the
ends.
DAILY CHRONICLE & SENTINEL [AUGUSTA, GA], June 25, 1862, p. 3, c. 4
By W. B. Griffin.
Catalogue Sale of
Imported English Goods!
Monday, 30th inst., in store, No. 274 Broad
street, commencing at 10 o'clock, will be sold, . . .
500 gross Pearl Buttons; . . .
CHICAGO TIMES, July 19, 1862, p. 4, c. 3
Fashions for July.
From Le Follet.
For traveling there is nothing better than plain foulards or alpacas.
In the latter material a drab shade is very much liked, and certainly is
a very convenient color for tourists, who always suffer more or less from clouds
of dust. Alpaca dresses are
generally made in the redingote style, and closed down the front with a row of
steel buttons. Foulards have, above
the hem, a trimming formed of nine rows of braid—black, brown, China blue, or
Solferino. This trimming is also
carried up the front of the skirt, and on the body, with a row of buttons of the
same shade up the centre.
SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY [ATLANTA, GA], July 12, 1862, p. 2, c. 3
Package Sale by Catalogue of 2,000 Packages
of English Goods received per recent Arrivals,
direct from London, put up expressly for
this Market
by R. A. Pringle,
No. 137 Meeting Street,
Charleston, South Carolina,
James H. Taylor, Auctioneer.
On
Thursday Morning, July 17, 1862, commencing at 10 o'clock, will be sold,
. . . 2 cases White and Black Bone and Linen Buttons,
2 cases Japanned Metal Buttons,
3 cases White Metal Buttons,
1 case 6 and 14 line Pearl Buttons,
1 case Coat and Vest Lasting Buttons,
CHICAGO TIMES, July 25, 1862, p. 4, c. 3
The Fashions.
Correspondence
of the N. Y. Journal of Commerce.
Paris, July 4.
. . .
French gentlemen who are bound on country excursions and country sojourns
discard cloth altogether, and adopt in its stead either foulard or alpaca.
Black, grey, and violet alpaca paletots, with large metal buttons upon
which are the initials, are worn. The
short pantaloon of the same material is fastened round the knee with a garter of
Russian leather.
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [GRENADA, MS], September 1, 1862, p. 2, c. 8
By Br. Tardy & Co., Auc'rs, Mobile, Ala.
Cargo Sale of Foreign Importations, ...
. .
. 50 pkgs. Porcelaine [sic] Buttons,
66 pkgs. English Pins.
200 gross Extra Pearl Buttons,
CHICAGO TIMES, September 22, 1862, p. 4, c. 5
Paris Fashions for September.
From Le Follet.
. . . We observed a rose colored taffetas with narrow white stripes; the
skirt trimmed with plisees, but on in a lozenge shape, and reaching up to the
knees. Each plisse is edged with a
narrow rose and white fringe. The
body open square showing a chemisette, with a rose-colored ribbon run through
the hem around the throat, and closed down the front by six pearl buttons.
The sash of ribbon to match the dress in color, trimmed with fringe, and
tied in a large bow behind. The
sleeves open, with a seam at the back, are also trimmed with fringed plisses
like the skirt.
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [GRENADA, MS], October 15, 1862, p. 2, c. 8
M'Allister's Advertisements.
J. C. McAllister,
Jackson, Missippi, [sic]
Has just received . . .
50
gross Pearl Buttons. . . .
CHICAGO TIMES, October 25, 1862, p. 4, c. 1
Paris Fashions.
Modes for Autumn.
From Le Follet.
. . .
The Natchez, of brown woolen velvet, is not so long as the last, and divided up
the back with an insertion the whole length of the mantle, made of medallions
and cords of passementerie. A kind
of stole of passementerie is placed over the shoulders.
The front is trimmed with rich buttons.
The
last mantle we will mention is of black silk velvet.
It is very wide, and rather long behind like a rounded train.
It is folded from the shoulders to the waist.
Wide bands of black guipure form ornaments on the sides.
The sleeves are shaped and rather small.
Cords and tassels and buttons are used as fastenings. . .
One of
the leading Parisian houses uses but little trimming of negligees dresses; but
seems to favor buttons, bows or rosettes of passementerie.
For the cold days of autumn, quilted trimmings, stitched in the same
color as the material, will be fashionable.
Stitchings in white must be discarded; they have become so thoroughly
common. Bands of fancy braids or velvets will be much worn also. .
. .
Other
dresses, of jaspe (a kind of brilliant [illegible] ngled) taffetas, of silver-grey
color, were trimmed with five rows of black velvet, of different [illegible]
round the skirt. Across these bands an [illegible] velvet was laid on, in the
figure of 8, reaching from the top of the bottom, and at every point where it
crossed the straps underneath a button of rich passementerie and jet beads were
sewed.
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
November 19, 1862, p. 2, c. 4
Choice New Goods, just received per steamer from Europe, on sale this
day, at Bissell's, corner King and Wentworth sts.
Shoes! Shoes!
Shoes!
300 pairs Oxonian's shoes, 250 pairs Spanish Shoes, 200 pairs Men's
Bluchers, 100 pairs Lace Shoes, 100 pairs Button Gaiters, . . .
For sale at Bissell's, Corner King and Wentworth streets.
November 19
SOUTHERN
CONFEDERACY [ATLANTA, GA], November 20, 1862, p. 1, c. 5-6
From the Richmond Enquirer, Nov. 15th.
A Trip to the North--Personal Observations in Yankee Lands.
. .
. . A noble woman of Washington
said to me, "go back and tell the South we love her yet, and all the mean
villainy of the Lincoln Government is unable to extinguish it. I intend to have me a brooch made of the buttons from
Confederate officers, and I shall wear it in the streets of Washington."
WEEKLY COLUMBUS
[GA] ENQUIRER, November 25, 1862, p. 3, c. 1
Button Factory.—We saw some neat and strong wooden buttons, the other
day, which we understood were made by Mr. A. D. Brown, at the Carter Factory of
this city. They appeared as strong as bone buttons and equally well
finished.
SOUTHERN BANNER [ATHENS, GA], December 3, 1862, p. 3, c. 5
Ladies'
Mourning Dress Goods,
Wm. Shear,
Augusta, Georgia.
Has
just received . . .
--Also--
Superior
Cavalry and Infantry Buttons, of large and small sizes; . . .
SOUTHERN BANNER [ATHENS, GA], December 24, 1862, p. 3, c. 4
Sundries Just Received.
Greer's
Almanac for 1863; Needles, Pins, Fine Combs, Coarse Combs, Brace Buttons, Flax
Thread.
Dec. 24, 1862.
L. M. Kenney.
[LITTLE ROCK] ARKANSAS TRUE DEMOCRAT, December 24, 1862, p.
1, c. 5
A Federal Victory Exposed.—Sometime ago, the St. Louis Republican
contained a report, from a Col. Rennick, of a victory he had achieved in
Missouri. Capt. Woodsmall, who
whipped Rennick on the occasion, has furnished us with a statement of the
affair, which shows that the federal victory was one over a widow and unarmed
men. Capt. Woodsmall's letter is worth reading, as showing of what
staff abolition victories are made, and of the barbarities perpetrated in our
sister State. Col. Rennick to his
accomplishment as a liar adds that of a cold blooded murderer and petty tyrant.
Read the letter:
Little Rock, Dec. 17, 1862.
Editor True Democrat—
Sir: I noticed a
communication in the St. Louis Republican from the abolition Col. Bill Rennick,
in which he reports an engagement between a portion of forces, commanded by
himself, and my recruits, on the 14th of August, 1862.
He acknowledges that he had 280 men and one piece of artillery, and puts
my force at 150 men. Justice to
myself and the men under my command impels me to give a true sketch of the
affair. . . .I urged my men to keep cool and not to fire until they could see
the eagles on their buttons, which order they obeyed to the letter. . . .
Respectfully,
H. M. Woodsmall,
Capt. Co. G, Mo. Cavalry.
SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY [ATLANTA, GA], January 31, 1863, p. 2, c. 6
Cargo Sale of Imported Goods
By R. A. Pringle,
No. 137 Meeting Street,
Charleston, South Carolina,
James H. Taylor, Auctioneer
On Tuesday Morning, February 3, 1863, commencing
at 10 o'clock, will be sold,
. .
. 87 great gross Bone Buttons
23 great gross 4 hole Buttons
13 great gross Agate Buttons
SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY [ATLANTA, GA], February 24, 1863, p. 2, c. 5
Cargo Sale of Goods, Imported Ex British
Steamers.
By R. A. Pringle,
137 Meeting Street,
Charleston, South Carolina,
James H. Taylor, Auctioneer.
On Thursday, 26th February, 1863, commencing at 10 o'clock—
. .
. 122 great gross Bone Buttons, assorted, pants, vest and coats
260 gross Fancy Buttons
MOBILE REGISTER AND
ADVERTISER, February 24, 1863, p. 2, c. 1
More Buttons.—A factory has been established at Macon, Ga., for making
buttons of bone and horn.
NATCHEZ
DAILY COURIER, March 3, 1863, p. 1, c. 5
Here is your Chance!!! Received and
for sale--copperas; chewing and smoking tobacco; crockery and glass ware;
needles; pins and silk sowing thread; ribbons and trimmings; assorted colored
lining silk; black vails [sic]; very rich laces; buttons; cinnamon; spice;
cloves and starch; leather; shoe pegs and shoe thread; Lowells; &c. &c.,
by S. Schatz, corner of Jefferson
and Pine streets, mar3.
[LITTLE ROCK] ARKANSAS TRUE DEMOCRAT, March 18, 1863, p. 1, c. 7
$200 Reward.
I will pay the above reward for information that will lead to the
conviction and punishment of the THIEF who broke into my store last night, and
stole about $2,000 worth of Goods, among which are:
. . . 6 dozen Military Buttons, spread eagle pattern; . . .
Marks Horn.
Little Rock, March 17, 1863.
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [JACKSON, MS], April 7, 1863, p. 2, c. 5
The Fashions--Spring Modes in Paris.
From Le Follet de Paris.] . . .
For morning wear, deep linen cuffs, fastened with three buttons, either
gold or precious stones, are the most fashionable.
For more dressy wear, the cuffs are made in the same shape, but of
Vallenciennes lace and embroidered insertion.
With satin and velvet the sleeves are occasionally trimmed with white or
black feathers, a band of the same being placed on the skirt of the dress, en
tablier, and round the veste or body.
MONTGOMERY WEEKLY ADVERTISER, April 8, 1863, p. 1, c. 4
New Disease.—The new disease, which has been attended with such fatal
results among the ladies in Virginia, and known as "Button on the
Brain," is raging with fearful violence in this city—Columbus Southern
Republic.
MOBILE REGISTER AND ADVERTISER, April 19, 1863, p. 2, c. 5
English Calicoes!
. . .
--And—
A lot of small GILT BUTTONS, for trimming Dresses and Bonnets, at
Averell, Rice & Co's,
NATCHEZ
DAILY COURIER, April 23, 1863, p. 1, c. 5
Opened last week, 2000 lbs. pearl starch; 7 doz. all wool scotch plaid camp
shirts, with fancy buttons. Real
silver thimbles, lead pencils, &c., &c. &c. P. Walsh. apr23.
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [JACKSON, MS], April 29, 1863, p. 2, c. 5-6
The Paris Fashions
Modes for April.
From Le Follet, of Paris.] . . .
A dress of poult de soie antique, color of Russian leather, with a very
wide skirt forming a train. Round
the skirt narrow fluting [sic?] of the same material as the dress.
Plain high body, with point in front.
Sleeves with a seam at the back, opened and trimmed with hanging buttons.
. .
Robe of poult de soie chine, color autumn leaves.
At the bottom two wide ruches, trimmed with narrow black ribbon more; the
ruches are waved all round the bottom of the dress.
The body and sleeves are quite tight fitting.
The sleeves have a row of buttons up to the elbow and a ruche round the
wrist. . . .
A straw bonnet trimmed round the front with leather buttons; curtain of
white silk, also trimmed to correspond. On
the front three bows of white ribbon, with a leather button on each bow. Three other bows fall over the curtain, and are drawn
together by a band of ribbon. Lilac
chrysanthemums, mixed with green and lilac heath, ornament the outside and
inside of the front. . . .
A bonnet of white fancy straw. The
curtain of Mexican blue silk, cut in three rounded pieces, trimmed round with
fringe and hanging buttons of silk of the same color.
The outside trimmed with a bow of blue and white plaid ribbon, fringed,
and the inside with coquilles of narrow tulle, placed on a wide tulle, behind
which is a row of blue fringe, to match that on the curtain. On one side a tuft of blue violets, strings of blue and white
checked ribbon are placed very high up the sides and fringed at the ends.
[LITTLE ROCK] ARKANSAS TRUE DEMOCRAT, April 29, 1863, p. 1,
c. 3
When an estray copy of one of the northern magazines reaches our city, it
is amusing to see the eagerness of the feminines to get a sight of the fashions
in it. We would try to condense an
article for their benefit, if the terms were not on inunderstandable. . . .
Deep linen cuffs, fastened with three buttons, either gold or precious
stones, are fashionable. . . .
SAVANNAH [GA]
REPUBLICAN, April 30, 1863, p. 2, c. 2
Georgia Buttons.—We have before us a liberal sample of bone and wooden
buttons, from the Macon Button Factory, which has sprung into existence and is
prospering under the auspices of our enterprising fellow-townsman, Mr. C. W.
Brunner. H had no machinery, models, tools or other implements except
of his own invention, to commence with, and not a man connected with the
establishment has ever before been inside of a button factory.—The company
have not six machines in operation, which turn out from 30,000 to 40,000 buttons
per day. The specimens on our table
are strong and excellent in every respect, a slight polish being all that is
necessary to make them complete. It
is through the agency of these small beginnings that we are becoming a free and
independent people as well as by our arms.
The company are in need of bones in large quantities.
See advertisement in this issue.
SAVANNAH [GA]
REPUBLICAN, May 14, 1863, p. 2, c. 1
Macon Button Factory.—In referring to this enterprise some days ago, we
omitted to give deserved credit to Mr. F. W. Maura, a worthy mechanic of Macon,
who invented the entire machinery used in the establishment, and that without
any previous knowledge on the subject.
In addition to the specimens of their work alluded to some days ago, we
have a sample of large wooden buttons, suitable for soldiers' coats, &c.,
which are the best we recollect to have seen.
NATCHEZ
DAILY COURIER, May 20, 1863, p. 1, c. 5
Just Received, . . . 150 gross assorted buttons; . . . &c.
for sale cash at Hewit & Coulson's old Stand.
J. M. Benbrook. my20.
NATCHEZ
DAILY COURIER, May 23, 1863, p. 1, c. 5
Something new at Nash's Music Store.--. . . pearl and agate shirt buttons; . . .
MEMPHIS
DAILY APPEAL [ATLANTA, GA], June 25, 1863, p. 1, c. 1
Staff Buttons, large and small size of superior quality, for sale by W. F.
Herring & Co., Atlanta, Ga.
DAILY INTELLIGENCER, [ATLANTA, GA], August 28, 1863, p. 3, c. 5
Auction Sales.
A splendid Assortment
by a
Late Arrival.
Will
be sold AT AUCTION, at Galserville [?], on Wednesday, September [illegible],
1863, the following list of articles just received by Spanish Star Isabel 2nd:
. . .
10 gross shirt buttons
1 do
pocket looking glasses
2 do
pantaloon buttons . . .
50 do
silk cotton buttons
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [ATLANTA, GA], October 17, 1863, p. 1, c. 7
The Fall Fashions.
Opening Day in New York—Bonnets, Dresses,
Cloaks, Furs, Laces, Lingerie, etc.
From the New York World, Sept. 25] . . .
Green is a very fashionable color this season, and, in silk of the shade
called emeraude, with bands of ribbon, velvet of the same shade, a novel
and elegant bonnet is constructed of the style called "barricade."
The bands are placed crosswise upon the body of the hat, and each square
fastened with an ornamental jet button. . . .
The general adoption of the jacket and vest in place of the waist has
made a species of habit shirt a most important item in this department.
The difference between them and the habit-shirt is that they are made
with sleeves, and a deep body, so that the skirt can be fastened over them.
Collar, sleeves and front are prettily tucked, and finished with
embroidery and Valenciennes edging. The
cuffs are very deep and square, the collars turned down with a point in front,
and fastened with a jaunty little colored tie, of which there are many
varieties. The most recherche
buttons for the cuffs, which open on the back, and for the front, which is left
exposed by the vest en revers, are
composed of small brilliants. For
ordinary wear, however, tiny gold buttons will answer.
Walking Boots.
A late style of walking boots is called the Hessian.
It has a sort of cloth legging attached, which buttons up high upon the
leg, and affords complete protection both from cold and wet.
The foot part is foxed with fine soft yet stout morocco, and is
excellently adapted for service as well as comfort. The sole and heel are of moderate thickness and hight [sic],
quite sufficiently so for all practical purposes, and much more sensible than
the three-quarter inch soles and exaggerated heels which followed the
"paper" slipper and gaiter era. . . .
SOUTHERN BANNER [ATHENS, GA], October 28, 1863, p. 2, c. 5
Receipt for Persimmon Brandy.
Editors Charleston Courier:--. . . But another important
item is, to save the seeds of the persimmons after they have boiled, and you let
out the slop, for they are excellent for coffee, rather stronger or rougher than
the genuine Rio; hence, I mix two parts of dried sweet potatoes to one of
persimmon seed. Dr. Buck says this
coffee is equal to Java coffee! By
the boiling the seeds are rid of all mucilaginous substances, and just right for
coffee or buttons. If you use them
for buttons, the washer woman will hardly break them with her battling stick.
For coffee they should be parched twice as long as any other substitute,
so as to make them tender to the centre.
Alabama.
DAILY INTELLIGENCER, [ATLANTA, GA], November 8, 1863, p. 4, c. 2
Recipe for Persimmon Brandy.
Editors
Charleston Courier: . . .But another important item is, to save the seeds of the
persimmons after they have boiled, and you let out the slop, for they are
excellent for coffee, rather stronger or rougher than the genuine Rio; hence I
mix two parts of dried sweet potatoes to one of persimmon seed.
Dr. Buck says this coffee is equal to Java coffee.
By the boiling the seeds are rid of all mucilaginous substances, and are
just right for coffee or button. If
you use them for buttons the washer woman will hardly break them with her
battling stick. For coffee they should be parched twice as long as any other
substitute; so as to make them tender to the center.
Alabama.
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
November 21, 1863, p. 1, c. 6
Fashions
for Winter.
[From the Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine for October.]
Winter fashions are being created and decided upon in the recesses of
fashionable dressmakers' and milliners' repositories, but the autumn fashions
are best to be admired on the shore at Biarritz or Trouville.
Two things strike one as particularly novel in ladies' costumes at
Trouville; first, the very pretty chamois colored leather boots, coming half-way
up the leg, and either buttoned or laced at the side, the tops being ornamented
with a silk cord and two small tassels; and, secondly, the cannes, or, in plain English, walking sticks, sported by the most
elegant among the votaries of fashion.
DAILY
INTELLIGENCER, [ATLANTA, GA], November 22, 1863, p. 3, c. 1
Just received from Wilmington, N. C.--The following goods bought there at prices
far below goods at last auction, and which will be sold accordingly: . . .
100 great gross Agate Buttons
300 great gross Pant Buttons . . .
Together with a large stock of other goods to which we invite the attention of
our friends and customers.
A. Gunst & Bro.
Whitehall street.
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [ATLANTA, GA], November 28, 1863, p. 2, c. 7
Brown, Fleming & Co.
Wm. H. Barnes,
Auctioneer,
Will sell at their WARE ROOMS, Masonic Hall, Atlanta, Ga., on
Thursday, December 3d,
Commencing at 10 o'clock, a large and fresh assortment of
Desirable Imported and Domestic
Goods,
. .
.
Agate (pants and coat) Buttons,
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
December 7, 1863, p. 2, c. 1
The Latest "Fashions."--Our ladies will, doubtless, be glad to
learn something of the styles of dress in vogue this winter in the Northern
cities. Our items of information
are few, but entirely reliable, as we derive them from one who has "been
there." . . . . Small, plain
white linen collars and cuffs are worn outside the tight fitting sleeve, with
sleeve buttons, are universal. Walking dresses, with two little flaps dropping from the
waist over the skirt behind, like pigeon tails, are worn by all.
But most sensible of all is the ladies' gaiter, which is heavy, with
thick sole. Gaiters the color of
the walking dresses were coming rapidly into fashion.
The great "rage" is crimson, which ornaments every article of
costume and is seen everywhere. Buttons
the color of the dress worn are used in great profusion.
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [ATLANTA, GA], February 5, 1864, p. 2, c. 7
More Blockade Goods!
. .
. 36 gross small Gilt and Silvered Buttons,
2 gross Confederate Staff Buttons,
10 gross Agate Buttons, assorted...
P. P. Pease, Peachtree street.
CLARKE COUNTY [AL] JOURNAL, March 3, 1864, p. 2, c. 1
Buttons.—We have been shown some very good horn buttons, manufactured
at Mr. John Cammack's, by one of his sons.
They are greatly needed now, and we hope he will continue to make them.
CHARLESTON MERCURY,
March 12, 1864, p. 1, c. 3
News for the Ladies.--A glance over a late fashion plate, which comes
through the blockade, will inform our lady friends of the styles now in vogue
across the water: . . .
The prevailing taste in dress silks seems to be for small figures on
solid grounds. Apple green,
chocolate brown and Marie Louise blue are the favorite colors.
The lower edge of the skirt is always trimmed, sometimes with a puff,
edged with a quilling of worsted braid; oftener an elaborate pattern worked in
velvet, ribbon, and medallions of velvet and lace.
The bodies are detached from the skirts, and have double points both back
and front. Girdles are worn with plain waists; they are made of moire,
corded with Russia leather, and trimmed with leather buttons.
Open sleeves are always worn in full dress.
Garibaldi waists are now made with yokes.
For mourning costume, linen sets, narrow collars and broad cuffs,
stitched with colored thread, are worn. Sleeve buttons are indispensable, jet and gold being the
favorite style. Nets and fancy
aprons are worn.
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [ATLANTA, GA], March 26, 1864, p. 2, c. 5
More
Blockade Goods!
A Fine Assortment of
Blockade Goods
Just arrived and for sale--as follows:
. .
. Black Horn Buttons, . . .
Silvered and Gilt Buttons . . .
The whole to be disposed of at wholesale only by P. P. Pease, Peachtree street.
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [ATLANTA, GA], April 27, 1864, p. 1, c. 5
The Spring Fashions
Opening Day in New York.
From the New York Herald, March 25]
. .
. Dresses are worn high to the throat and buttoned in front, except for ball or
evening costume, when low-necked dresses are the style.
MOBILE REGISTER AND
ADVERTISER, April 27, 1864, p. 2, c. 4
The latest Paris fashion in ladies' dress is, for out of doors, a garment
cut very like a man's great coat, fitting close, and covered with brass
buttons—buttons not only for use but for ornament, some of them even being
stuck on the shoulders. Several
ladies are to be met in the street with this strange vestment, but the
multiplicity of buttons, which glare finely, produces an effect more strange
than agreeable.
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL [ATLANTA, GA], May 11, 1864, p. 2, c. 8
Confederate Tailoress.
Mrs. H. Earles
Takes this method of informing the community that she has taken rooms over Mr. Lynch's store, on Whitehall street, where she would be pleased to have a liberal share of patronage. She has on hand some very elegant goods in the way of . .