FROM MY VAULT
Intoxicatingly Romantic Perfume Buttons…These sew-on delicacies were of two-part construction with an open-work face mounted upon a metal backing. Sandwiched in the middle was a fabric disc most commonly of velvet. Drops of fragrance were applied to these buttons to emanate the scent while sparing the gown of oil staining.
But here is the best part. During the Civil War, it was common practice for a woman to sew her heavily perfumed button inside the cuff or collar of her lover’s or son’s uniform sleeve. While in the trenches, he could raise his wrist to his nose and find comfort.
This treasure is being offered from my personal collection. Due to its’ size & collectibility I have mounted it without any alteration. It is a wearable collectible! Swoon.
- 19” chain / add the included extender to wear it at 26”
- 1800’s 1 1/2” diameter velvet back “ perfume button
