A History of Buttons in Connecticut

The manufacture of buttons, first by hand and then by machine, has been a big story in Connecticut for more than 200 years. Abigail Sites, of Mattatuck Museum, shares the story of Waterbury, the Brass City, and its role in the elaborate working of metal buttons. View many miniature works of art up-close at the end of the presentation, and consider attending a button-crafting opportunity immediately following the presentation.  Register for each program separately.  

More about The MATT presentation: Buttons reflect changing artistic influences. They have been made in a variety of materials, including glass, porcelain, pearl, metal, bone, paste, wood and jade. They are decorated with motifs that mirror the history of our times, with images of politicians, storybook characters, and feats of modern engineering depicted on their tiny surfaces. Learn more about the history of this fascinating Connecticut industry

More about the Button Landscape Art workshop: You're invited to create a beautiful and colorful design made of buttons - in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Visit the Calendar of Events page to register for the adult art workshop that follows the History of Button-Making program. Questions? Please call library staff at 860.844.5275 or email GranbyLibrary@granby-ct.gov.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries and Salmon Brook Historical Society.