BUTTON competition

Western Regional Button Association 2008 AWARDS

DIVISION I

1. Div I, Class 2- 2, Med/Lg. 
Porcelain specialized to those we call �gLiverpool Transfers�h. Balance between medium and large not required.  Label images if known.  $10-5- Ribbon for 3rd.  Janel Marchi

               Includes polychrome, monochrome, *porcelain base, mounted in metal.  Heads are common, other pictorials are not.  (See explanation below)

* Per BBB, page 21, these have no connection with Liverpool and were most likely made in France, some with Paris back marks.  They are glazed ceramic disks decorated with transfer printed designs.  Some are touched with gold and color.  Rims and backs are always brass, but metal may be blackened.  Since I mis-spoke about some having a porcelain base only, those should be accepted without measle, but a note of clarification should be made to the entrants.  This can be a learning opportunity (for all of us).

2. Div I, Class 6- 0, Small. 
Black glass assorted.  Must be labeled and mounted in numerical order.  $5-3-2 Joy Journeay

               See page 13 of blue book for a list of black glass classes to include, and page 39 for additional info on this assortment.  A single class number may be used more than once providing it exhibits different examples of the type (the class for OME may have an example with pearl OME as well as an example with gutta percha).  Both are eligible for points.  Class 6- 0 is not to be used as it represents the entire section, however, the major classes are to be used for rare examples not represented by their own subclass (coralene and painted design under glass surface belong under Construction).

3. Div I, Class 6- 0 + 7- 3.3  Small. 
Specialized to 21 black and 21 white (includes clambroth, etc.) glass.  Label (verbally) different glass types/techniques (paperweight, impressed, pinshank, etc.).  $5-3-2  Joan Lindsay

               May include all colors of white (See page 15 of blue book).  Color is not excluded, so may appear on button as decoration (overlay, paint, etc.).

                    This is virtually the same as a glass assortment done in both black and white, so you may approach it the same way.  Look for broad representation of classes and rarities.  Include the 4 pictorial sections.

4. Div I, Class 7- 4.14, 30 Small.
Radiants.  Label and mount according to basic body types.  Use May 2004 NBS bulletin for help in labeling.   $10-5-3 Carolyn Boes

               Include a variety of colors in transparent and opaque dabs, as well as colored body radiants.  Look for balance among reflectors, dew drops, glories, and un-named and un-tabulated.  Rarities include unusual colored body radiants (amethyst), some 2- and 3-color dabs and outlined glories. 

5. Div I, Class 10- 4.2, Med/Lg.
Silver, hallmarked or quality marked.  Label country of origin (once) if known.  $5-3-2  WSBS

               See page 47 of the blue book for more  info on this class.  Includes maker�fs marks (e.g. Taxco), assay marks (e.g.. 925), and quality marks (sterling) of all countries. Niello may be included if appropriately marked.  Look for variety of marks and countries.  Secondary considerations:  include 4 pictorial sections, pattern, verbal, sew through, shapes, etc. OME is not excluded, so is acceptable, but the button must be considered silver, not another material mounted in silver.

6. Div I, Class 11- 6, Large. 
Shell Mounted in/on Metal.  May be face or background.  Try for assorted metal mountings, finishes, OME, shapes.  $5-3-2 Janel Marchi

               Represent different shell techniques, such as cameo carved, engraved, gilt, painted, overlay, inlay, etc.  Look for different types of shell, including non-iridescent. Look for the 4 pictorial sections as well as patterns and conventional designs.

7. Div I, Class 13- 2, 25 Any size. 
Vegetable ivory buttons specialized to plaid design.  $5-3-2 Sue Jordan

               Look for variety of plaid designs and color combinations.  May include other techniques also, such as carving, 2-piece construction, shapes, etc.

8. Div I, Class 15- 1 through 15- 5, 20 Any size. 
Other materials assorted. Label material.  $5-3-2 WSBS

               Includes ONLY those materials listed in Section 15 (starting at bottom of page 21 in the blue book).  Look for different techniques of the chosen materials as well, including those mounted in metal.  Represent the 4 pictorial sections, shapes, sew-throughs, OME and DF.  Should not be overloaded with any one type, such as gemstones (no more than 4).

9. Div I, Class 25- 11, Med. 
Sporting buttons.  Multiple buttons from the same set acceptable and encouraged, but must be grouped together.  $10-7-3 Nancy Varah

               Look for variety of metals, decorative finishes, materials (horn, pearl, enamel and ivory (rare), and subject matter (mostly animal life).  OME is desirable; target buttons are included here also.  A few have verbal markings and many are back marked.

DIVISION II

10. Div II, Class 1- 3, Med.
Commercial Enterprises.  $5-3-2  Uniform Button Club

               This is a tricky class.  Business enterprises are generally allowed here including U.S. Exposition guards'; news dealers & distributors (even though these last two enterprises are generally associated with railroad operations).  Transportation (air, land, water, rail) are not allowed, this includes package express and transfer firms (Brinks, etc.) these types belong only in transportation and will cause disqualification if included in this Commercial Enterprises class.

The following are basic rules for judging uniform buttons (much thanks to Carol Cienna):
Balance of classes/sub-classes
OME and DF (other material embellishment, decorative finishes including surface tint, paint, enameling)

Rare buttons known to you or marked as such by competitor (with knowledge/verification by judges)

Construction/Styles:
  One-piece construction;
  "Staff" (two pieces w/top being domed, base extending out from domed center, resembling a bowler hat from side view);
  Shell button covers (Fox Pat and other types, these have no shanks);
  Convertible buttons (usually feature a small knob in the center which tips the shank that can be unscrewed to flip the button to a   plain or uniform design side)

Other Materials (other than brass include: silver, silver-plate, types referred to as "tombac"; copper, vegetable ivory, pewter, steel, glass, plastic, etc.)

Unusual pictorials (animals, objects, plant life, structures, people, etc.)

"Fake" buttons are not allowed, some examples include "Colt Fire Arms Factory Guard"; "Pinkerton Railroad Detective"; "Wells Fargo an Co. Guard", these generally carry a fake Tiffany & Co. back mark, are of slightly different construction than normal uniform buttons and have a copper metal or copper colored brass face.  These are fantasy buttons and not allowed in Div II.

11. Div II, Class 1- 3 through 1- 11, 36 Med/Sm. 
Specialized to matching pairs of small and medium.  Label and mount in numerical order.  $5–3-2  Don Ortwein

               Look or a balance of classes, see that any states named on buttons are balanced and not just from one state (except the last section which allows for only one state representation) and the general criteria as noted below.

The following are basic rules for judging uniform buttons (much thanks to Carol Cienna):

Balance of classes/sub-classes
OME and DF (other material embellishment, decorative finishes including surface tint, paint, enameling)
Rare buttons known to you or marked as such by competitor (with knowledge/verification by judges)
Construction/Styles:
  One-piece construction;
  "Staff" (two pieces w/top being domed, base extending out from domed center, resembling a bowler hat from side view);
  Shell button covers (Fox Pat and other types, these have no shanks);
  Convertable buttons (usually feature a small knob in the center which tips the shank that can be unscrewed to flip the button to a   plain or uniform design side)
Other Materials (other than brass include: silver, silver-plate, types referred to as "tombac"; copper, vegetable ivory, pewter, steel, glass, plastic, etc.)
Unusual pictorials (animals, objects, plant life, structures, people, etc.)
"Fake" buttons are not allowed, some examples include "Colt Fire Arms Factory Guard"; "Pinkerton Railroad Detective"; "Wells Fargo an Co. Guard", these generally carry a fake Tiffany & Co. back mark, are of slightly different construction than normal uniform buttons and have a copper metal or copper colored brass face.  These are fantasy buttons and not allowed in Div II.

12. Div II, Class 1- 4, 30 Any size. 
Government Agencies.  $5-3-2  Uniform Button Club

               Use general basic judging criteria as noted below. This award allows for federal and state/city (fire/police).  Generally all buttons shown in the Albert book with FD and GO plus correctional agencies, hospitals (including veteran's homes), departments, corporations, commissions, agencies, authorities (including transp.) are good to use here. 

The following are basic rules for judging uniform buttons (much thanks to Carol Cienna):
Balance of classes/sub-classes

OME and DF (other material embellishment, decorative finishes including surface tint, paint, enameling)

Rare buttons known to you or marked as such by competitor (with knowledge/verification by judges)

Construction/Styles:
  One-piece construction;
  "Staff" (two pieces w/top being domed, base extending out from domed center, resembling a bowler hat from side view);
  Shell button covers (Fox Pat and other types, these have no shanks);
  Convertable buttons (usually feature a small knob in the center which tips the shank that can be unscrewed to flip the button to a   plain or uniform design side)

Other Materials (other than brass include: silver, silver-plate, types referred to as "tombac"; copper, vegetable ivory, pewter, steel, glass, plastic, etc.)

Unusual pictorials (animals, objects, plant life, structures, people, etc.)

"Fake" buttons are not allowed, some examples include "Colt Fire Arms Factory Guard"; "Pinkerton Railroad Detective"; "Wells Fargo an Co. Guard", these generally carry a fake Tiffany & Co. back mark, are of slightly different construction than normal uniform buttons and have a copper metal or copper colored brass face.  These are fantasy buttons and not allowed in Div II.

DIVISION III

13. Div III, Class 1- 3.2, Large. 
One-piece thirties.   $10-6-4  Evie Renz

               Look for variety of shapes, subject matter, and colors.  See page 34 of blue book on this class.  

14. Div III, Class 5- 6, Med/Lg. 
Specialized to 10 assorted fabrics and 10 tie fabric buttons, each with at least 2 OME, and 4 free choice (also with OME).  No limit on studios and artist not to be considered.  $ 5-3-2  Narci Alexander

               Judges are on their own with this one.

15. Div III, Class 6- 7.2, Mixed.  Black Glass with Paste OME.  Include variety in color, number and shapes of pastes on button.  $5-3-2   Valley Button Club  

               This one is self explanatory.

16. Div III, Class 7- 3.1 +7- 3.3, Small. 
Opaque colored and white glass specialized to sew-throughs.   $10-6 4  Evie Renz

               Does not include transparent or translucent.  Intermixed glass is okay as long as it is totally opaque.  Look for broad range of colors, 4 pictorial sections, shapes, decorative finishes and different hole numbers and shapes (e. g. square holes).

17. Div III, Class 7- 4.11, 30 Any size. 
Moonglows, 10 each of 3 different colors (your choice).  Limited to 3 buttons manufactured post 1980.  $7-5-3 Southern Nevada Button Society

               Look for moonglows which fit into the other glass classes, e.g. sew through, pierced, DF (painted, lustered, decal, etc.) OME (paste, metal), shapes, and a variety of molded surface designs. Pastes can be white, aurora, colored and even square).  Most pictorials and realistics are post 1980.  Tray should not be overloaded with paste embellishment.

18. Div III, Class, 7-4.5, 25 Any size. 
Flashed glass. Look for a variety of colors and molded designs. Refer to "Buttons Beyond the Glass Curtain" by Kathy Hoppe. Claudia Conway $5-3-2

               Look for variety of flashing colors and color combination with colored body examples.  Look for shapes, sew throughs, paste OME  and DF.

19. Div III, Class 12- 6, 20 Any size. 
Specialized to white or cream combined with black.  The color may come from the base material itself or an added D.F.  No OME from other material sections.  The shank or hole must be in the black part of the button.  Pictorial designs not important. $5-5-5.  Lorrayne Bailey

               Judges are on their own with this one.  Note the award money.

20. Div III, Class 12- 6, 20 Any size. 
Specialized to white or cream combined with black.  The color may come from the base material itself or an added D.F.  No OME from other material sections.  The shank or hole must be in the white part of the button.  Pictorial designs not important.  $5-5-5.  Lorrayne Bailey

               Judges are on their own with this one.  Note the award money.

21. Div III, Class 21- 8, Mixed. 
Pictorial Summary specialized to clear and colored glass.  Label and mount in numerical order.  $5-3-2  Don Ortwein 

               See blue book page 26 and bottom of page 58 for more information on pictorial summaries.  Pictorial aspect comes first; secondary considerations are glass considerations, such as  shapes, sew through, back mark, OME, DF, etc.

22. Div III, Class 23- 6.2, 25 Any size. 
Bimini and Bimini type.  Look for a variety of colors, shapes, sizes and include the 4 pictorial sections.  $7-5-3  Sandra Logan

               See page 61 under Bimini, Div. III in blue book.  This class may include ceramic Biminis (rare).  Black and clear & colored glass are both acceptable. 

23. Div III, Class 23- 11, 25 Any size. 
Studio buttons specialized to pictorial only.  Label studio artist, material and OME.  $5-3-2  S O B C

               Balance of the 4 pictorial sections is desirable but not required.  Variety of artist and material more important than the pictorial aspect.
Judges look out for overloading on shapes, especially realistics. 

24. Div III, Class 25- 3, 25 Any size. 
Vanity buttons from 25 different clothing designers, companies, or manufacturers with names, trademarks, or logos found on the face, side, or back. Label designer, company, manufacturer, back mark, and country of origin (if known). Look for variety of materials, 4 pictorial sections, and countries.  Refer to NBB Vanity Buttons May �f03 pg. 105, and July �f03 pg.160.  $10-5-3  Button Hooks Button Club

               Judges are on their own with this one.

 25. Div III, Class 27- 5, 12 Cards. 
Related pairs on twelve original store cards with two related buttons.  Example: mouse and mousetrap.    Try for different companies, materials, subjects, and non-realistics. Label materials and country of origin. Represent 4 pictorial sections. Refer to 2008 NBS Classification glossary p. 67 for Class 27-5, Related pairs.  $8-5-3  Nancy Craig

               Judges are on their own with this one.

DIVISION IV

26. Div IV, Class 5- 0, Various. 
Costume trimmings assorted.    $7-5-3  Sandra Logan

               Look for variety in materials, method of attachment, OME, pictorial content, shape, etc. (much like buttons).

 

DIVISION IX

27. Div IX, Class 1- 4.1, Med/Lg.  
Celluloid backgrounds specialized to non-pictorial. Emphasis on color/texture/pattern of celluloid; *(pictorial content secondary).    $10-5-3  Gayl Siemer

               *This phrase (pictorial content secondary) seems to contradict the �gnon-pictorial�h requirement.  I would not allow pictorials in this award.  Sorry I didn�ft catch this sooner.  Barb

28. Div IX, Class 1- 0 through 15- 5, 25 Any size. 
Assorted materials specialized to buttons showing only BLACK AND WHITE on the surface.  No balance of each color required but both must be present.  The WHITE portion may be white, ivory, or cream colored. No more than 3 studios.  Label material and mount in numerical order.  Additional verbal labeling of techniques or other attributes is encouraged $5-3-2 Joy Journeay

Identify studios.
The award is written under assorted materials, so they are the prime consideration.  Check for the 4 pictorial sections, patterns, shapes, sew throughs, OME (if white or black only), etc.

29. Div IX, Class 1- 0 through 15- 5, 30 Any size. 
Buckles and Bows specialized to 15 black glass buckles and 15 assorted materials bows. No more than 3 studios.  $5-3-2 Joy Journeay
Bows: Since award is written under assorted materials, try for wide variety in the bows.
May include OME, DF and combined materials. 
Bow may include other pictorial objects, but bow must be prominent.
 Buckles:  All must be black glass; may have DF or OME.
Look for variety of buckle shapes, types.
Buckles AND bows:  do not overload with realistics (no more than 6).
 Identify studios.

30. Div IX, Class 1- 0 through 15- 5, 25 Any size. 
Assorted materials specialized to 11 buttons each depicting the sun and the moon and 2 more buttons with both sun and moon present.  The final button must be architectural, depicting either the sun or moon in a scene representing "downtown". (A single building, cabin, or home does not qualify).  No more than 3 studios.  $5-3-2  Joy Journeay

               The award is written under assorted materials, so they are the prime consideration.  The pictorial aspects are specific however. Additional subject matter may be included, such as an owl sitting on a quarter moon, etc.   Identify studios. 

31. Div IX, Class 1- 0 through 15- 5, 25 Any size. 
Assorted materials specialized to bunnies and rabbits. No focus on breeds.  No more than 3 studios.  $5-3-2 Joy Journeay
Identify studios.
Materials count for more points than the pictorial content.
Include rabbits from stories and fables (some may be named –verbal).
Cartoon characters (Bugs Bunny) and toy rabbits are not appropriate here.
Include different activities, number of bunnies, etc.
May include another animal as long as rabbit/bunny is equal in prominence. 

32. Div IX, Class 1- 0 through 15- 5, Various. 
Assorted materials specialized to the deer family.  Antelope  (gazelles, etc.) are NOT in  the deer family $5-3-2 Joy Journeay

               Materials count for more points than pictorial content.

33. Div IX, Class 5- 0, 25 Any size. 
Fabric/textiles assorted.  Limited to 3 studio buttons, with only one tie fabric.  $7-5-3  Southern Nevada Button Society

               Identify studios.  Labeling fabric types (wound, worked, woven, etc.) would be helpful for judging.  Use the classes listed on page 13 as a checklist. Look for variety of back types, colors, 4 pictorial sections and OME. 

                    Beaded buttons fall under Fabrics; rattan does not.  Horsehair does, leather does not.  See page 37 of the blue book for info on Fabrics.

34. Div IX, Class 6- 0, Dimi. 
Black glass assorted.  Must be labeled and mounted in numerical order.  $5-3-2 Joy Journeay

               See page 13 for list of black glass classes to use as checklist. Look for variety of techniques/types, but duplicate use of single class/subclass number is allowed since there are 70 buttons required in the award.

 35. Div IX, Class 6- 6, Small. 
Molded/cut surface design specialized to round buttons with a portion of their top "shaved" or planed off.  Only one flat surface per button, but it may be any portion--the central design (as in impressed), the border, etc. or the entire surface.  $5-3-2 Joy Journeay

               Black glass only; look for 4 pictorial sections, sew throughs, shapes, DF, OME, etc.  Overlaid black glass is not excluded, so it is included as long as it qualifies—it should be a counter.

36. President�fs Award:  �gAll Done Up in Black and White�h

Div IX, Class 6- 0 + 7- 0, Mixed.  Assorted glass specialized to 15 black glass (all black, no other colors), 15 white glass (all white, no other colors), 5 black and white glass (any amount of black on white, white on black or intermixed black and white).  Label by class and mount in numerical order.  $20-10-5  Gayl Siemer 

               See page 13 for list of classes in black glass and page 14 for list of classes available for white glass.  Several classes will not be available in all black and all white buttons however. 

                    DF (paint, enameling.) not allowed unless it is black or white.

                    No OME allowed other than black or white as appropriate (a black fabric center in a glass frame for example). 

37. Div IX, Class 6- 4.2.1 + 6- 4.2.3,  Med/Lg. 
Lustered black glass, 12 gold and 12 silver.  Santa Clara Valley Button Club   $8-5-3

               See page 39 under 6- 4.2 Lusters assorted.  This class does not include luster filled line designs.  Other luster colors, colored wash over silver, and additional paint is allowed as long as the button is predominantly gold or silver luster.  Look for 4 pictorial sections, sew throughs, shapes, OME, etc.  Look for a variety of Molded surface designs (such as pierced, faceted, etc.), Mech. make-up types (such as a wafer or 2-piece) and any other black glass techniques that fit the criteria of lustered as written in the award.  (Variety is what we are looking for here).  An aristocrat would be a counter.

38. Div IX, Class 7- 0, 25 Any size. 
C & c glass assorted specialized to all shades of pink. Must include no more than 3 diminutives and at least 3 large size.  Lighter shades of cranberry okay, but no ruby.  Label back marks, shank types, and any other special attributes, but no need to label all classes and mount in order $ 5-3-2 Gil Biggie

               Includes transparent, translucent and opaque pink.  Color is sometimes in the eye of the beholder, so you may want to give BOD.  If the base of the button is pink, it should qualify regardless of decoration on the surface.  DF and OME okay since not excluded.

                    Look for 4 pictorial sections, sew-throughs, shapes, etc.

39. Div IX, Class 10- 0, Mixed.  
Assorted Metals specialized to deer only.  No elk, moose, caribou, antelope, or other related deer family.  No OME except metal and no more than 3 studios.  $5-3-2 Joy Journeay

               The award is written under Metals, so the variety of metals is the most important factor, with deer activities, etc. secondary in weight.  Look for shapes, pierced, 1, 2 and 3 piece construction, sew throughs, assorted DF (tints, painted, enameled,  japanned, etc.) and specific metal types such as damascene, niello, filigree, and metal backgrounds. Rarities would be a Jacksonian or a turn-corner.

40. Div IX, Class 10- 2, 30 Any size. 
Aluminum assorted.  Label back marks. $10-6-4  Evie Renz

               The judges are on their own with this one.  Look for standard items, like 4 pictorials, OME and DF, etc.

41. Div IX Class 10- 9, 25 Any size.  Copper.  Look for OME, finishes, pictorials.  Limit (20%) and label studios.  $10-5-3  Gayl Siemer

               Does not include glass or gemstone mounted in copper mounting.  Small amount of embellishment (OME) is okay, but button must be considered a metal button, not another material mounted in copper.

42. Div IX, Class 10- 15, Various. 
Specific types specialized to wire filigree (with or without metal shank plate). May include OME such as glass or gemstones.  Molded metal filigree "patterns" are excluded.   In honor of our newsletter editors, including WRBA�fs Joy Journeay.  $5-3-2  Janel Marchi

               Do not make the mistake of using a button that is considered glass or gemstone mounted in a filigree mounting.  This award is for �gworked�h METAL buttons only. 

43. Div IX, Class 13- 0, Small. 
Vegetable ivory assorted specialized to 14 pictorial (no OME), 14 shapes (no OME), and 14 with OME (labeled).  $7-5-3  Sandra Logan

               Award it self explanatory as written.  Look for different techniques and working methods (background, frame, inlay, inset, 2 or more - piece, pressed, carved, pierced). See page 20 of the blue book for possible VI types.
DF is okay as it is not excluded. 
Since the award calls for 14 shapes, count variations of the 3 basic shapes (linear, contour, and realistic) if each is different.

44. Div IX, Class 14- 0, Med/Lg.
Wood assorted (14- 1 through 14- 9).  $5-3-2 Janel Marchi

               See page 21 of blue book for list of wood classes to include.  More information on specific classes is on page 54 of blue book.  Limit (and label) studios to 20 %.  Check for overloading on realistics (not more than 5).

45. Div IX, Class 15- 5L, 20 Any size.
Unlisted materials assorted. Label material. Limit 4 studios (also labeled). Limited to competitors of 5 years or less.  $5 3-2 WSBS

               Examples of the �gunlisted�h materials possible are listed on page 22 of blue book.  Any material having its own separate class number is not allowed here, such as celluloid, fabric, bone, compo, ivory, etc. 
Look for 4 pictorial sections, patterns, shapes, sew-throughs, OME, etc. 
Tray should not be overloaded with one particular type, such as gemstones.

46. Div IX, Class 17- 0, 25 Any size. 
Animals, each one representing a different letter of the alphabet.  Mount in order and label studios, type of animal, material & OME.  Must include 12 studios buttons.  $5-3-2   S O B C

               Use the common animal name for each �gletter�h represented rather than one for the adjective.  Use �gM�h for monkey rather than �gS�h for squirrel monkey.
Award is written under Animals, so that is the primary consideration.  Variety of animals is the key, with other considerations secondary.

47. Div IX, Class 17- 0 + 20- 7, Medium. 
Assorted animal life and fabulous creatures specialized to livery (Div IX) and uniform buttons (Div II) only.  No balance between divisions required.  Variety of animals most important; label critter.  Other subject matter okay as long as animal/fab animal is present.  $7-5-3  Judy Schwenk

The award is pictorial, so the weight is on that aspect; other considerations are secondary.
Look for variety of metals, horn, etc. as well as variety of animals/fab animals.
Multiple animals on one buttons is a counter (liveries are great for this).
Look for variety of both animals and types of fab animals (mermaid, wyvern, dragons, centaurs, satyrs, etc.)  See page 57 of blue book for info on this class (20- 7). 

48. Div IX, Class 17- 5 + 20- 3 + 20- 20, 20 Any size. 
Mammals specialized to rats and mice, in honor of the Year of the Rat. May include cartoon and story buttons as well as other animals and people.  No balance between classes required.  $5-3-2  Valley Button Club, WA 

               Pictorial aspect is first consideration.  Should include at least one button from each class (animals, rats/mice in stories and in comics/cartoons).  More information on these classes is on page 55, 57 and 58 under the specific classes.  Rats/mice may be dead, alive, or engaged in whimsical activities.  Look for variety in activities, settings, etc.  Secondary considerations:  assorted materials, shapes, OME, sew throughs, rarities, etc. Identify studios.

49. Div IX, Class 17- 0 through 20- 0, 25 Any size. 
Pictorials specialized to buttons that pertain to the state of California, i.e. people, places, things.  Label subject.  Be creative.  Santa Clara Valley Button Club   $8-5-3

               This is a creative type award--judges are on their own with this one.  The pictorial aspect should be weighed heavier than the assorted materials and other factors such as shapes, OME, etc.  Do give credit for rare and unusual buttons.  A balance of the 4 pictorial sections is ideal; should include at least one representative from each section as a minimum.

50. Div IX, Class 18- 6, Various.  
Fashion accessories assorted (without people).  Santa Clara Valley Button Club   $8-5-3

               Pictorial aspect is first consideration with other considerations secondary (assorted materials, OME, etc.)

               Fashion accessories are listed on page 24 of the blue book.  Items are not limited to this list; others are okay, such as purses, scarves, jewelry, etc.

51. Div IX, Class 19- 2.4, 25 Any size. 
Pansies (and/or violas).  No more than 5 studios (labeled).  $10-5-3  Gayl Siemer

               Judges are own their own here.

52. Div IX, Class 20- 0, Med/Lg. 
Other pictorials assorted.  No Studios.  In honor of Joy Journeay, our dedicated editor.  $5-3-2  Tom Barrans

               Must be labeled and mounted in order.  The award calls for 24 buttons to fill potentially 29 different classes/subclasses.  Ideally there will be no duplication of class/subclass numbers.  Pictorial content is more important than assorted materials. 

53. Div IX, Class 20- 7, Med/Lg. 
Fabulous creatures specialized to Dragons.  In memory of WSBS member Billie Bliss.  $12-8-5  WSBS 

               Pictorial content more important than assorted materials.  Should have variety of dragon types and activities if possible ( being slain by St. George!)   There are many types of dragons and their mythology spans almost every culture and time.  They are basically serpent-like creatures having scales and claws that may be winged or not, may breath fire or not, may have 2 or 4  legs, and sometimes even have 2 heads or tails.  A few have horns.  Sea serpents were thought to be the primal precursor of dragons (they came from the sea originally).  In the East, dragons are believed to be benevolent and bring one good luck. They can fly with tiny or even no wings at all. Japapese dragons have three claws while their Chinese cousins have 4 or 5.  In the West, dragons were thought to be evil, originating from the chaos of original matter, and were linked with the devil.  (Thus knights and Saints liked to battle them.)  Wyverns are mentioned asa dragon �gcousins�h, being winged and having the head of a serpent, talons of an eagle, a barbed tail, but only 2 legs to stand on.   I suggest using lots of BOD with this one. 

54. Div IX, Class 20- 18 Various. 
People specialized to all metal (metal OME only; DF acceptable).  Ethnicity not a factor.  Include any and all classes where people predominate.  No Studios.  $5-3-2 Joan Lindsay

               This is a pictorial award so variety in pictorial matter is weighed more than the different metals and construction techniques.  Look for variety in activities, age, gender, numbers of people, etc. Minerva and other gods/goddesses in human form are allowed. Include both heads and figures.   No angels, cherubs, gnomes or fairies.

55. Div IX, Class 21- 1, 25 Any size. 
Pictorial summary specialized to black and white.  The button face may be black and white, or the button may depict a black and white subject (such as a skunk).  Other colors allowed in this case. No more than 3 studios.  See page 58 for summary information and requirements.  $5-3-2 Joy Journeay
Pictorial content more important than assorted materials. Should include minimum of 4 and not more than 8 buttons from each pictorial section for balance.
Must be labeled and mounted in numerical class order.
Studios should be identified.

56. Div IX, Class 22- 2.1, 20 Any size. 
Verbals specialized to imaginative words or phrases.  No trade/brand names or overall buttons. Foreign language acceptable, but not required (translate if possible).  Limit 3 studio buttons.  $5-5-5.  Lorrayne Bailey

               Single letters or monograms are not appropriate here. 

57. Div IX, Class 22- 1 + 23- 4L, 24 Any size. 
12 borders and 12 patterns.  Label border and pattern designs as well as material.    Limited to Novice collectors who have not won a ribbon. $5-3-2  Vickie Roberts

               Borders and Patterns are more important than assorted materials in this award.  There is a list of patterns on page 26 of the blue book (many fall under Unlisted) and more info on page 59.  Borders assorted are discussed on page 60 and 61 of the blue book.  A border button may have a plain center or a designed center.  The border is the focus for this class.  The major border classes include: Border shapes, Construction, DF, Design (pictorial/non-pictorial), OME, Two or more borders on the button.   A good reference for borders is the May 1999 NBS bulletin. 

58. Div IX, Class 23- 8, 30 Med/Sm. 
15 Matching pairs.  See page 62 of the classification for information.   $7-5-3    Sandra Logan

               Look for variety in both pictorial/pattern/conventional designs as well as assorted materials.  Also look for OME, DF, combined materials, and rarites.

59. Div IX, Class 23- 10L, 25 Any size. 
Shapes assorted.  Look for as many different linear and contour shapes as possible, including one round.  No more than 5 realistics.  Limited to Novice collectors who have not won a ribbon. $5-3-2  Vickie Roberts

               Award is self explanatory.  Variety in shapes more important than assorted materials.

60. Div IX, Class 23- 12L, 25 Any size. 
Pictorials and Patterns specialized to black and white on face, with no other color showing.  Limited to 3 studios and no more than 3 realistics.  Label patterns, back marks, and shank types. Limited to competitors of 5 years or less.  $ 5-3-2 Gil Biggie
* Special award criteria submitted by sponsor as follows:
Criteria for Black & White award

Equal  pts (1) for:
each PATTERN labeled
each BACK TYPE labeled
1 BACKMARK, labeled
for each MATERIAL represented
Ceramic: 1 satsuma, 1 porcelain, 1 china, 1 jasperware, 1 pottery, & unlisted.
Metal
       *white metal (like crystalized tin) showing thru ok if painted with blk & white
            1 point for each metal - silver, steel, aluminum, pewter, tin, pot, brass, gold,
        (yellow metals ok ONLY IF NO yellow shows on face, like "tole")
            Waist coats and Jewels ok if not a frame or decorative part of the face.
Enamel
Fabric
Black Glass
Clear/Colored glass
Shell
Horn
V.I.
Wood
Bone
Composition
Ivory
Poly Clay
Bakelite
ABS (metalized)
Casein
Nylon
Unlisted
CONSTRUCTION
            overlay
            inlay
            set in/on metal
            pierced
            hologram
            mechanical/moveable
            snap together
            blown
            foil embedded
            lampwork
            paperweight
            moonglow
            thread bound
DF
            pearlized(white or black)
            paint
            decal/transfer
            stain
OME
            Paste (only non-colored)
            Paper
            white metal
            japanned
            glass (black or white)
SHAPES 1pt each:
            Angular (square or modified, triangle, hex, etc)
            irregular
            contour
            realistic

61. Div IX, Class 23- 12,  Any number/size. 
Best "creative mounting" of buttons illustrating the black and white show theme. Must be mounted in standard 9 x 12 tray.  $15 to 1st place, to be judged by popular vote.  Judy Schwenk

62. Div IX, Class 25- 6.1.1, Med.  
Coats of Arms limited to round, all metal buttons. Try for different examples of this class, supporters, crests, etc.  $5-3-2  Tom Skovronsky

               Criteria provided by sponsor:
Look for different shaped shields, interesting items on shields, mottos, supporters, multiple crests, helms of rank, mantling, fancy borders, identify as many families as possible. Must be all metal - no horn or other materials.  Achievements are not allowed – this is a shield with a crest and helm.

63. Div IX, Class 25- 6.2.1, Med. 
Crests specialized to Birds & Bird Heads. Metal only.  Identify different birds and label exceptional livery types. $5-3-2  Tom Skovronsky

               Criteria provided by sponsor:

               Birds must be labeled as to type of bird, Look for different types of crests, mottos, helms of rank, fancy borders, multiples, belts of distinction, crest coronets, chapeau, torses, mourning finish, birds plus other animals.  Must be all metal - no horn or other materials.

64. Div IX, Class 25- 7, 30 Any size.
Overall assorted specialized to those with a railroad theme.  Trolleys permissible.  Include both riveted and wobble shanks; no need to balance.  Look for pictorial, brand name and verbal.  $5-3-2 Bev Hebner

               Read info on page 66 under class 25- 7 Overall assorted.  Award is self explanatory.

65. Div IX, Class 25- 7.1.1, 30 Any size. 
Riveted shank overall buttons, including modern women�fs and children�fs clothing types. Must include Pictorial and Patterns/Symbols designs.  $5-3-2 Narci Alexander

               The definition in this blue book (2008) limits these buttons to 2-piece metal construction (this has been changed in the 2009/10 book), so the buttons for this award must be metal.  Look for representation of all 4 pictorial sections, patterns, symbols, verbal, etc.  Modern versions are acceptable as award states.