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China Buttons in Competitions

Shown here are award-winning trays of china buttons
entered in state and national competitions.

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NBS National Convention in Richmond, Virginia 2003

Division I Section 8 Class 165.1 Mixed Calico chinas.
(Tender Buttons Award)
Second Place
Jerry Brandt

Division IX Section 8 Class 165 Small
China assorted specialized to white and/or cream.
No other colors allowed. No metal rims. No set in metal.
In memory of Martha Smeltzer.
(Sponsored by The China Exchange)
First Place
Diane Whisnant

Division IX Section 8 Class 165 Small
China assorted specialized to white and/or cream.
No other colors allowed. No metal rims. No set in metal.
In memory of Martha Smeltzer.
(Sponsored by The China Exchange)
Second Place
Jerry Brandt

Division IX Section 8 Class 165 Small
China assorted specialized to all-green or green with white or cream.
Metal rim or jewel allowed.
(Sponsored by Eleanor Elliot.)
Second Place
Janet White

Division IX Section 8 Class 165 Small
China assorted specialized to 14 orange, 14 blue, 14 brown.
Color may be body or decoration. Other colors may appear on the button.
Shades and tints of the color are allowed.
(Sponsored by The China Exchange)
First Place
Janet White

Division IX Section 8 Class 165 Small
China assorted specialized to 14 orange, 14 blue, 14 brown.
Color may be body or decoration. Other colors may appear on the button.
Shades and tints of the color are allowed.
(Sponsored by The China Exchange)
Second Place
Diane Whisnant

Division IX Section 8 Class 165 Medium. China Assorted.
(sponsored by The China Exchange)
Second Place
Jerry Brandt
NBS National Convention in Omaha, Nebraska 2002

Division IX Section 8 Class 166.1 + 166.3 + 166.8 Small
China, 14 calicoes, 14 gaiters, 14 whistles. (sponsored by The China Exchange)
Second Place
Jerry Brandt

Division IX Section 8 Class 166 Small
China, specialized to two-hole sew-throughs.
(Connecticut State Button Society)
Second Place
Jerry Brandt

Division IX Section 8 Class 166L Small
China assorted, limited to those who have been members of NBS for 3 years or less.
No igloos. In honor of Denver Elliott. (sponsored by The China Exchange)
Merit
Diane Whisnant
And for other wonderful china trays from Omaha 2002, see Diane's website. More Omaha

Division IX, Section 8, Class 166, Size Diminutive, China Assorted
Second Place
Janet White
NBS National Convention in Denver, 2001

Division IX, Section 8, Class 166, Size Mixed, China Assorted
First Place
Jerry Brandt

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