Step back in time with this original Koppers Plastics Salesman Sample Buttons Display Card, a charming slice of mid century sales history that you can actually hold in your hands as a tangible item. Created as a working salesman sample, this vintage piece was used to present real sample buttons to buyers, making it a genuine collectors item with a direct connection to the era of in person product demonstrations and retro merchandising.
The card features a carefully arranged button assortment of colorful buttons, all authentic plastic buttons from Koppers Plastics of New York. Each button is securely mounted to the sturdy display card, forming a ready made button showcase that you can prop on a shelf, frame, or feature in your studio as unique wall decor. You will see different sizes, shapes, and finishes throughout the button collection, which gives you a feel for the range of styles that were popular when plastics were still considered a modern material.
If you love vintage buttons or already have a growing button collection, this piece adds something special: context, nostalgia, and story. Instead of loose finds, you get original sample buttons exactly as a salesperson would have presented them to curious button lovers. The mix of colorful buttons looks great as nostalgia decor and brings a subtle retro display element to your space. It works beautifully in a sewing room, craft room, office, or vintage themed gallery wall for collectors who enjoy visual history.
The display card itself shows light wear, small marks, and gentle aging that you would expect from an older salesman sample. These signs of age do not detract from the card; they enhance its authenticity and give it that lived in character that button lovers and vintage collectors usually look for. The construction is still solid, and the buttons remain firmly attached, so you can handle and display it with confidence.
This nostalgic piece is ideal if you enjoy creating a retro display with true period items rather than reproductions. You can stand it on an easel, tuck it into a bookshelf vignette, or place it in a shadow box or frame for a more polished button showcase. It pairs nicely with sewing notions, old pattern envelopes, thread spools, and other small collectibles, and instantly reads as a vintage sales tool rather than just another craft supply in your collection.
Key details:
• Authentic vintage Koppers Plastics of New York salesman sample display card
• Original sample buttons in a varied button assortment of plastic buttons
• A wide range of colorful buttons in different sizes, shapes, and designs
• Measures approximately 9.5" x 8.25"
• Solid backing card with age related wear that adds to its vintage charm
• Ideal for framing, shelf styling, or as a focal point in your nostalgia decor
• Perfect for button lovers, ephemera fans, and anyone building a curated button collection
• Works as a retro display accent in a craft room, sewing studio, shop window, or office
If you are drawn to authentic vintage buttons, advertising pieces, and sales tools with a story, this Koppers Plastics Salesman Sample Buttons Display Card is a strong choice. It functions as both a visual reference to mid century plastics and a ready made decor piece you can enjoy every day. Add it to your collection and let this little piece of history become a conversation starter in your home or studio, where you can proudly showcase its colorful charm.
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