The Rise and Fall of a Cottage Industry Dorset Buttons and how this industry is not forgotten today
20th Oct 2022
Anna McDowell developed a passion for textiles and social history whilst working in the museum industry for 20 years. Since ‘retirement’ Anna has combined these two interests by researching the history of this Dorset cottage industry, expanding the art of Dorset Button making and passing her expertise and enthusiasm to others. Like many heritage crafts and skills, information was passed down f ... click for more
