buttons

Hi there, does anyone know what manufacturer the buttons were that were recovered in what was apparently William Murdochs satchel? I know that raynor & sons of Liverpool were reputed to be making the white star line buttons from 1910-12 but have always wondered what make the ones recovered were…

I came across a site that claimed that the Titanic's First class lounge on A deck contained several steward call buttons located on the carved posts located near the center of the lounge? Is this claim true and accurate?

Apologies if this isn't the right thread to ask such an odd question (This has nothing to do with the Californian). I've noticed that Brass Buttons on Leyland Line Officers coats have the relief image of an "Fouled Anchor" on them. Considering some superstitions or beliefs that some feel can be...

On this site, there is a well-known picture of Mr. Wilde standing alonside Capt. Smith. Wilde's blouse has two rows of four buttons. Smith's has two rows of five buttons. In the U.S. Navy, at least, all officers' blouses have the same number of buttons. What does this mean?