NEW – Note Cards featuring a colorful mosaic of button cards in our permanent collection. Available at the History and Industry Center or order online today. A package of 10 cards is priced at $10.00 plus shipping.
The following items are available at the History and Industry Center.
Take home a piece of Muscatine’s pearl button past. Local crafters have created unique pearl button jewelry and souvenirs. Their pieces feature natural and/or dyed pearl buttons and buckles. Pins, tie tacks, necklaces, and earrings are among the many offerings.
McKee Button Factory has designed a button-shaped beverage coaster that is available only through the Muscatine History and Industry Center. The plastic coasters come in a variety of color combinations.
Reprints of historic photographs make the perfect postcard for remembering your visit or sharing the experience with others.
Pick up an autographed copy of Muscatine’s Pearl Button Industry, a 128-page book featuring nearly 200 photographs of button factories, clamming camps, and other Muscatine sights. Learn more about the book at Arcadia Publishing website.
Reprints of Hawkeye Button Company’s “Pearls of the Mississippi” includes an overview of the button industry’s history, a short explanation of the steps involved, and some photographs. The pamphlet “Adventure of a Pearl Button” gives a brief overview of the process of creating pearl buttons. “The Button Book” contains games and craft ideas for kids.
Visit www.muscatees.com to order a t-shirt or mug featuring a cartoon image of the 1946 Muscatine Pearl Button Queen. All Hail the Button Queen!
