A button's ligne, refers to a button's size. The word ligne, is a French word that became the standard reference used by German button manufacturers in the early eighteenth century. Ligne is the internationally recognized standard. What does it actually measure? Points of contention actually. Consensus at the time was that a "ligne" measured the inside diameter of a "round wick folded flat." A ligne measurement is inches divided by .0888, or cm divided by 2.2558. |
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All wood products manufactured by Buttonwood Corp such as buttons, beads, buckles and toggles, are made in fine Ash (driftwood), Birch, Bubinga, Rock Maple, Paduka and Zebrawood. Click the picture on each page to view corresponding prices. We welcome clothing manufacturers, retail shop owners, designers and individuals. Minimum purchase $25.00 USD. |
