{"product_id":"12pc-lot-mixed-victorian-antique-black-glass-buttons-with-designs-b714","title":"12pc lot Mixed Victorian Antique Black Glass Buttons with Designs B714","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou are buying the 12pc in this picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-updated-hr-color force-compact-layout tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_16fbe0db02e1bcfa\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Context of Antique Black Glass Buttons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVictorian Mourning Era (1860s–1880s):\u003c\/b\u003e Black glass buttons surged in popularity following the death of Prince Albert in 1861. Queen Victoria entered a long period of mourning, setting a widespread fashion trend across Britain and America for dark attire, mourning jewelry, and black dress accessories.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJet Imitation (\"French Jet\"):\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic jet is a rare, expensive fossilized wood from Whitby, England. Glassmakers—primarily in Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic) and France—began producing black glass alternatives known as \"French Jet\" or \"black glass\" to satisfy mass demand at a more affordable price.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" dir=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturing \u0026amp; Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Bohemian glass artisans hand-molded or pressed molten black glass into intricate patterns, including geometric designs, floral motifs, faceted cuts, and relief patterns\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod costume design, Victorian\/Edwardian reproduction, and garment restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique jewelry making, wire-wrapping, and craft projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButton collectors and vintage lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cameo Jewelry Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42831113388112,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1128\/7266\/files\/B714.jpg?v=1786043687","url":"https:\/\/cameojewelrysupply.com\/products\/12pc-lot-mixed-victorian-antique-black-glass-buttons-with-designs-b714","provider":"Cameo Jewelry Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}