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More than 2700 textile fragments from the 15^th century have been recovered at Lengberg Castle in 2008. Among the finds were two thread (or passementerie) buttons¹ and several wooden moulds used for button production. Instructions on how to make these buttons can be found in Gina Barretts book on page 30. On page 82 a short essay by Beatrix Nutz provides information on provenience, dating and use of these buttons.

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¹ Buttons are referred to as thread or passementerie buttons when a mould is covered with threads (sewing silk, strands, braids, cords, silver and gold threads, and the like).