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Trochidae Trochus niloticus pearly shell used for buttons |
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Trochidae Trochus niloticus another type of pearly shell used for buttons |
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Unionidae Fusconaia ebena a bivalve shell with holes for button making |
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Unionidae Fusconaia ebena drilled for buttons |
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Pteriidae Pteria sp. Pearl Oyster with 3 button holes and buttons |
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detail of buttons |
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Button blanks, before polishing |
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Blanks polished and ready for drilling |
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Buttons drilled with holes |
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Shell buttons carded for distribution |
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