Historical information
Sally Hearn (1932–2018) was a dedicated button collector and a prominent member of the Victoria Button Collectors Club. Her button collection was featured as a primary display in the 'The Melbourne Story' exhibition at the Melbourne Museum, which opened in mid-2008.
Significance
The Hearn Collection of locally made and international buttons is historically and aesthetically significant as it illustrates the textile and manufacturing history of button making.
Physical description
This item consists of six decorative buttons mounted horizontally on a terracotta coloured card. Each button is covered with sewn on beads and "gems".
Inscriptions & markings
Official Catalogue Entry:
"Driving through Heathcote, Jan., 2005, these were on a roadside stall raising funds for the Heathcote S.E.S."
