What’s New
Welcome to the new OSBS website. Please delete any bookmarks you have saved for the old site and replace them with the current ones. Use the navigation menu above to explore the changes.
Welcome to the Oregon State Button Society
Welcome to the Oregon State Button Society (OSBS). OSBS was founded in 1948 with the following purpose:
A “button” is a small fastener which secures two pieces of fabric together. In archaeology, a button can be a significant artifact; in the applied arts and in craft, a button can be an example of folk art, studio craft, or even a miniature work of art. The purpose of the Oregon State Button Society is to encourage the advancement of education about the history of buttons in trim and fashion, including their manufacture and use; and to promote the collection and preservation of buttons as cultural artifacts. To advance this purpose, the Oregon State Button Society shall encourage research; publish articles; conduct public educational seminars, discussions, and lectures; and encourage public displays in order to promote knowledge and archive information about these topics. (OSBS Bylaws)
Feel free to wander around our website. There is a lot of exciting information here to connect you with other collectors and enhance your button collecting journey. First, check out the video below to see our Membership Chair and Publicity Chair Lori Franz talk about button collecting. Then check out these links to get you started:
- Learn more about OSBS.
- Learn about local clubs in Oregon and how they (and larger clubs) can enhance your button collecting journey
- Learn about the annual OSBS show. This show is open to members and non-members, so it is a great way to immerse yourself in the button culture and learn first-hand from our displays, vendors, educational programs, and members.
- Look at the button trays that have won blue ribbons in recent OSBS show competitions.
KPTV Good Day Oregon Interview (This is a must watch!)
Tony Martinez of KPTV’s Good Day Oregon got an introduction to what button collecting is all about!
Read the full article here: KPTV Good Day Oregon Interview with Lori Franz (10/09/2023)
Many thanks to Tony and KPTV!