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NJSBS Spring Button Show “Pictorials: Presenting Life on Buttons”
May 10 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
On Saturday, May 10 the New Jersey State Button Society (NJSBS) will host its Spring 2025 Button Show and Competition, “Pictorials: Presenting Life on Buttons.”
When the average person thinks of buttons, they see their utilitarian purpose – a row of ordinary white buttons on a blouse or a simple brown button on a coat. However, when a button collector refers to their buttons, they see so much more.
Often the stars of a button collection, “pictorials”, also known as picture buttons, are adorned with images or illustrations on their faces. Their themes include an abundance of subjects, including noteworthy people, places, historical events, hobbies, art, and more, all representative of the times in which they were made.
Many examples of pictorials will be on display during the show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad at 1396 River Road in Titusville.
There are also four judged competitions, as well as a popular vote competition which highlights historical symbols, events and locations related to New Jersey.