Q. Do you have any information on paperweight buttons?

Image: Sulphide Paperweight Button. 1940-1960. Jacques Israel, Artist. Gift of Mrs. J. F. Curtis. CMoG 78.4.30.

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Resources at the Rakow Research Library

The Rakow Research Library does have materials in its collection on paperweight buttons that you might find interesting.

Borrowing Library Materials

If you wish to borrow copies of library items, please contact your local library. The Rakow Research Library will lend designated books from its collection and will send copies of articles requested by other libraries. Your library can request items through the OCLC WorldShare Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system or by direct request through email at ill@cmog.org. For more information, please see our ILL policies and procedures.

Paperweight Buttons in the Museum Collection

• Paperweight buttons by various artists

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