Did you know WRBA periodically releases newsletter articles open to the public? WRBA members study and learn about buttons, together.
Continue Reading...WRBA 2018 was a lot of fun!
Continue Reading...Thank you for attending the Western Regional Button Association 2017 Button Show! In addition to the Showroom sales, it was chock full of activities like: Welcome Presentation: “Notorious Women” by Anne Morgan One-Card Button Sale, participated by all Button Competition and Display Presentation: “The Tokaido Road Station Stops” by Barbara Johnson Presentation: “Asia through the […]
Continue Reading...Become a WRBA member today and ring in the year filled with button fun. We will learn together. Our membership year is from January 1 to December 31, so today is a good day for you to join. If you are curious about what we do at WRBA, but was hesitant to become a WRBA member […]
Continue Reading...If you are curious about what we do at WRBA, but was hesitant to become a WRBA member because of where you happen to reside, not to worry! Participate in our Button Album, online from anywhere. Read our member only newsletter articles from where you are! Become a WRBA member today and ring in the […]
Continue Reading...2016 was a big year of progress for WRBA. The NBS Convention in Denver (see photos) was a great success, thanks to all who pitched in to help make it happen! We also updated the website with amazing new features to embrace our mission statement, to enjoy buttons and to learn together: Button Album: member-contributed, searcheable button […]
Continue Reading...We do not know just when buttons were first used. We do know objects resembling buttons have been found back to BCE. [more]
Continue Reading...To write a successful award (easy to understand, enter and judge), an understanding of our classification is essential. [more]
Continue Reading...Button collecting is an old hobby. Collectors accumulated knowledge about buttons through playing competition. Awards & Displays Writing Competition Awards Awards Sponsorship Form
Continue Reading...Buttons are far more than merely a mundane fastening device. Button collectors often refer to them as “art in miniature.” Of course there are many utilitarian buttons to be sure, but…[read more] White salt overlay of a bird on black glass with painted floral spray black glass, salt overlay, l9th century
Continue Reading...WRBA Button Album is an ongoing educational project. WRBA members are encouraged to send comments to the editors towards better description/categorization of buttons appearing in this album.
Continue Reading...The following is a checklist of items to include/exclude (and think about) for a competitive list of awards. Listed items are meant to be a guideline for both competitors as well as judges. [more]
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