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Item Information• Material: Vintage, translucent "moonglow" Lucite acrylic from the early to mid-20th century, set in stamped brass.
• Size: Approximately 19 mm (3/4 inch) in diameter, Size 30L, as shown against a metric ruler.
• Quantity: Four matching buttons.
• Design: High-domed, cabochon-style fuchsia-pink centers framed by ornate, crimped brass bezels with sawtooth edges.
• Attachment: Sturdy wire-loop shanks integrated into the brass backs.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The polished pink centers remain translucent and free of internal cracks. The brass settings retain their shape and have a warm, aged patina.Historical BackgroundDating from the late 1940s to the 1950s, these buttons reflect the postwar popularity of novelty designs combining new plastics with traditional metalwork. “Moonglow” Lucite was made to let light pass through the dome and reflect off the metal backing, creating a gem-like glow reminiscent of moonstone or glass.
Designers such as Marcel Boucher and other costume jewelry makers used colorful mid-century materials in matching button sets for fine clothing. Brass was precision-stamped around the plastic domes to form serrated bezels that held the inserts in place. Dressmakers and tailors used these bright buttons to accent blouses, linen dresses, and lightweight cardigans.Gift-ready packaging.
