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 Bicentennial Jaspwerware by Stella Rzanski depicting various events such as the Gold Rush, Gettysburg Address and the Moon Landing. The Fourth of July. A very American holiday. The day we honor our freedom from tyranny. The day we honor being able to just be who we are. It's been a wild ride, hasn't it? These last 249 years, yet we are still such a young country compared to others around the world.
Of course, we are not the only country to have a holiday to celebrate independence. In Canada, July 1, is the anniversary date of their formation as a federal dominion in 1867. The French celebrate Bastille Day on July 14. Australia Day celebrates Australia's fascinating history on January 26. All are as proud of their country as we are of ours. Perhaps nothing else depicted on buttons shows US history better and all in one place than this commemorative tray of jasperware buttons by Stella Rzanski. Each button image is clear, beautifully done, and depicts one important event in the shaping of our country. So Americans, and guests, enjoy the weekend of barbecue, friends, family, and fireworks this Fourth of July. Happy Independence Day, whenever you celebrate it. Debbie WEBSITE UPDATES PROGRAMS:
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Plaster buttons with Debbie Allnutt. WBA DIGITAL JOURNAL: WBA VAULT MORE STUDY SHEETS IN THE VAULT More study sheets will be added over the coming months. Members are encouraged to submit new sheets or update the existing sheets if they find new examples. ACORNS (1 page) ANIMALS (1 PAGE) BACKGROUND (1 PAGE) BUCKLES (1 PAGE) CARTOON, COMMERCIAL (1 page) CATS DOMESTIC (2 pages) DOGS, DOMESTIC (1 page) FABRIC (2 PAGES) FASHION ACCESSORIES (1 page) FLOWERS (1 page) HAT, HEADDRESSES (1 PAGE) INTERACTIVE BUTTONS (1 PAGE) LEISURE ACTIVITIES (1 PAGE) MUSICIANS (1 PAGE) RUBBER (1 PAGE) WORLD BUTTON GALLERY ADDITIONS: White metal, AUSTRIA - Thanks to Jocelyn Howells Aldo Ajo, ITALY - Thanks to Laurice Smyrl Frances Taylor, CANADA - Thanks to Frances for submitting her work. MEMBER MARKET: Don't forget that all members are welcome to shop or open a shop in the Member Market! It's one of the WBA member benefits. Member Market welcomes Jon Sauer! CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS AND BUTTON ART: Thanks to Sylvia Durell for adding her work to the Members' gallery. And thanks to Helene Plank for adding one of her works to her artist gallery. WORLD BUTTON NEWS: Check out new articles in the World Button News! Comments are closed.
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