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Button museum

[Mido] December 22, 2010 08:45

 This time, it may be a bit maniac that I visited for the interview, but it may be a bit maniac.
 This is the world's first "button museum" opened in 1988.


 Collection of 4,000 materials, literature, and valuable buttons from all over the world.
 Of these, 1,700 items are on display. Buttons are miniatures closely related to daily life
 As a craft, we express that era and look back on cultural history full of romance.
 You can do it. In the past, it was a proof of wealth and a wonderful ornament.
 I'm surprised at that.
 A button from 4,000 BC excavated from Egypt was on display.
 However, the word "collection of the times and romance" suits you.
 At the museum, the goal is to "cultural history of the world spelled with buttons and the history of Japanese culture".
 It is said that you are doing it.
 In addition, on November 22, 1870, naval uniform was established for the first time, and a button was attached.
 It seems that this day was decided as "button day" because it was kicked.
 November 22 ... It's a "good couple's day" in the world.
 By the way, from this museum, you can see the Sumida River and the Tokyo Sky Tree under construction.
 You can see it up close.

  ▼ Button museum  
     http://www.iris.co.jp/muse/
     1-11-8 Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo TEL. (03) 3864-6537
     Opening day / Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 Admission fee / 300 yen
     Advance reservations are required

 

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