The mainly American tradition of politically significant clothing buttons appears to have begun with the first presidential inauguration of George Washington in 1789. Known to collectors as “Washington Inaugurals”, they were made of copper, brass or Sheffield plate, in large sizes for coats and smaller sizes for breeches. Made in 22 patterns and hand-stamped, they are now extremely valuable cultural artifacts. Wikipedia
I'm originally from Liverpool and worked as a national magazine journalist for more than 30 years before suffering a stroke at age 53. I started blogging as part of a neuro-rehabilitation programme and wrote the very first entries with one finger of my disabled left hand. Later, art became another therapy for me at Headway East London's Submit To Love studios. I blog regularly and volunteer as a teaching assistant, coaching schoolchildren in aspects of journalism.
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