Need to know basics
Before the industrial revolution button making could be a long and treacherously process. During the revolution the industry was forever changed. Fresh water pearl buttons where at high demand so factories all around the country were formed to meet the high demand (8). When these factories where put into place they began making more of a variety of buttons ranging from plastic, to metal, and beyond. Buttons were the most affordable they had ever been and the industry continued to grow. The iconic four hole button came to fashion during this time and led way to the modern button world (9).
The Change that took place
During the industrial revolution in the USA much changed, society changed, lifestyle changed, and so did just about everything else, including buttons. As you already know the variety of buttons available to the public was getting wider and wider as mass production came to a high. Buttons weren't so costly and you could catch just about every citizen wearing some kind of button at all times. But the most drastic change as one could imagine was how the manufacturing took place.
The MAking Of
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After Effects Buttons are an important part of modern society. Buttons serve a purpose for every human being on the planet let along in the country. Mass production began in the industrial revolution in the USA and continues to be ever so important. Buttons are evolving every day and because of the industrial revolution everyone can enjoy that.
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