Earrings
2 piecesVictorian jeweled celluloid buttons, popular from the late 1860s through 1900, were early, lightweight plastic fasteners often made to imitate luxury materials like ivory or pearl.
Victorian Celluloid Buttons
Victorian jeweled celluloid buttons, popular from the late 1860s through 1900, were early, lightweight plastic fasteners often made to imitate luxury materials like ivory or pearl. These buttons, characterized by inset glass “paste” jewels, were mass-produced in diverse colors, featuring intricate molding, painting, or “window” designs (clear layers over decorative inserts).
Victorian Ivroid Buttons
Victorian Ivroid buttons, often referred to as French Ivory, Pyralin, or Ivorine, emerged in the late 19th century as a popular, affordable, and durable alternative to genuine elephant ivory. These buttons were crafted from early celluloid, a plastic material developed around 1869, which could be molded, carved, and colored to mimic the look and feel of real ivory.
