This is a Pair of 2 VINTAGE, Marked, NEVER Used, New Old Stock, On The Original Sales Card “Le Chic Domed Light Blue Plastic Molded Lucite Bezel Set Gold Tone Round Single Shank Buttons" made in Japan by B. Blumenthal & Co., Inc of Carlstadt, N.J. 07072 A Division Of Belding Heminway Co., Inc. in the mid-1940s. Belong to my friend's Mother who was an avid seamstress, she purchased these FABULOUS Buttons in 1947 but never used them. Safely and securely stored, both Buttons are securely attached to the Original Sales Card which has NO rips, tears, marks, stains or odors; the corners are slightly bent or dog-eared - SEE Pictures. Each Button is in MINT Condition with NO marks, stains, odors, chips, cracks or other damage; this set comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home. With a diameter of approximately 3/4ths of an inch, the front of the Sales Card is Marked “Le Chic - 89cents - 2935 33 (7/8") 2on Lt. Blue” and the back is Marked "B. Blumenthal & Co., Inc of Carlstadt, N.J. 07072 A Division Of Belding Heminway Co., Inc. - Japan".
These HANDSOME Light Blue and Gold Molded Lucite Japanese Buttons have a MODERN feel that is SIMPLE yet STYLIZED. Blue and Gold look GORGEOUS together, making it an IDEAL color combination for any Man, Woman, Boy or Girl! The Molded Light Blue Lucite has a FABULOUS sheen that is STYLISH and quite EXQUISITE, creating Buttons with an opulent look. Of TOP quality, they will add a CLASSIC look to anything you need to add buttons to - DYI projects like: Cosplay, children's apparel, homemade clothing for all ages and all stages, replacing buttons on your favorite coat or shirt, adding buttons to a cloak or halloween costume, a variety of craft projects, fashion design, or jewelry making, they'd make a GREAT pair of Earrings... the possibilities are UNLIMITED. Also PERFECT for any Sewing, Notions, Button or Japanese Lucite Collector.
In 1877, Rutherford B. Hayes was elected President of the United States, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, and Benjamin Blumenthal started B. Blumenthal and Co.