THE ULTIMATE CONFEDERATE BUTTONS
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MISSOURI BOOT AND SHOE CO
Our reproduction buttons are made from kiln-dried native hardwoods (Cherry and Walnut) The wood buttons are left in their natural wood color and have an oil finish applied. They compares very well with the original specimens. Each style if available in both Cherry and Walnut and will make a fine addition to your uniform. They are in demand world wide for use by hobbyist and professional historians alike.
Historical Note on A Button Manufacturing Plant
Winter Of 1862-1863
"While on an inspecting tour in Columbus, Ga. in the winter of 1862-63, I was informed that wooden, horn and bone buttons were being manufactured there, and I visited the plant. The factory was owned by a former lieutenant of the Confederate army, who had lost an arm in one of the early battles.
The motive power of his factory was an engine of moderate horsepower that had been used to run a printing press. So complete were the saws, borers, and drying kilns that in the final process of their manufacture the completed buttons dropped into the hoppers with as much rapidity as nails from a nail making machine."
Dr. S.H. Stout, Medical Director of Hospitals in Confederate Veteran Magazine
Historical Note on A Button Manufacturing Plant
Winter Of 1862-1863
"While on an inspecting tour in Columbus, Ga. in the winter of 1862-63, I was informed that wooden, horn and bone buttons were being manufactured there, and I visited the plant. The factory was owned by a former lieutenant of the Confederate army, who had lost an arm in one of the early battles.
The motive power of his factory was an engine of moderate horsepower that had been used to run a printing press. So complete were the saws, borers, and drying kilns that in the final process of their manufacture the completed buttons dropped into the hoppers with as much rapidity as nails from a nail making machine."
Dr. S.H. Stout, Medical Director of Hospitals in Confederate Veteran Magazine
4 Hole Richmond Depot Button
Walnut 4 Hole Button. Close up view looking down on the button. Then view of top and view from side of button with bottom of button turned up .
Available in 7,9 and 11 Button Sets
in Both Walnut and Cherry Cherry sets not available at this time due to lack of good kiln dried cherry wood stock. Walnut Buttons Only. |
4 Hole Richmond Depot Button
This high dome, four hole, buttons seem to be extensively used in Richmond Depot jackets. It has a slightly smaller outer diameter and a smaller diameter thread well than what is typical for the two hole button. Another subtle nuance is the slight flat area just next to the thread well which is not seen on the two hole buttons. This style button was originally produced by the Gibson brothers and is the subject of a recent internet article. Available in 7, 9 and 11 Button Sets in Both Walnut and Cherry. Cherry sets not available at this time due to lack of good kiln dried cherry wood stock. Walnut Buttons Only. Walnut Sets 7 Button Set-----RDBW7----$18.00 9 Button Set-----RDBW9----$23.25 11 Button Set---RDBW11----$28.50 Cherry Sets Cherry sets not available at this time due to lack of good kiln dried cherry wood stock. Walnut Buttons Only. 7 Button Set-----RDBC7-----$18.50 OUT 9 Button Set-----RDBC9-----$24.00 OUT 11 Button Set---RDBC11----$29.50 OUT |
2 Hole Wood Button
Walnut 2 Hole Button. Close up view looking down on the button. Then view of top and view from side of button with bottom of button turned up .
2 Hole Wood Button shown in Cherry.
Available in 7, 9 and 11 Button Sets in Both Walnut and Cherry.
Cherry sets not available at this time due to lack of good kiln dried cherry wood stock. Walnut Buttons Only. |
2 Hole Wood Button The 2 Hole Button has two holes inside a recessed center. They compare favorably with the originals often seen on western theater jackets. This style seems to have been distributed from the Trans-Mississippi to the Atlantic coast. Available in 7, 9 and 11 Button Sets in Both Walnut and Cherry. Cherry sets not available at this time due to lack of good kiln dried cherry wood stock. Walnut Buttons Only. Walnut Sets 7 Button Set-----2HBW7----$18.00 9 Button Set-----2HBW9----$23.25 11 Button Set----2HBW11---$28.50 Cherry Sets Cherry sets not available at this time due to lack of good kiln dried cherry wood stock. Walnut Buttons Only. 7 Button Set-----2HBC7----$18.50 OUT 9 Button Set-----2HBC9----$24.00 OUT 11 Button Set----2HBC11---$29.50 OUT |
Flat Rimmed Button
Seen On A Type 3 Richmond Depot Jacket
Flat Rimmed Button view from top and view from side with bottom of button turned up. Shown in Walnut
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Flat Rimmed Button
Seen On A Type 3 Richmond Depot Jacket A flat front, shallow cup, four hole button seen on at least one late war Type 3 Richmond Depot jacket. Available in 7, 9 and 11 Button Sets in Both Walnut and Cherry. Cherry sets not available at this time due to lack of good kiln dried cherry wood stock. Walnut Buttons Only. Walnut Sets 7 Button Set-----FRBW7----$18.00 9 Button Set-----FRBW9----$23.25 11 Button Set--- FRBW11---$28.50 Cherry Sets Cherry sets not available at this time due to lack of good kiln dried cherry wood stock. Walnut Buttons Only. 7 Button Set-----FRBC7----$18.50 OUT 9 Button Set-----FRBC9----$24.00 OUT 11 Button Set--- FRBC11---$29.50 OUT |
