Unbuttoning History: A Visit to the National Pearl Button Museum
Nestled in the heart of Muscatine, Iowa, lies a museum dedicated to a humble object with a fascinating history: the pearl button. The National Pearl Button Museum transports visitors back to a time when Muscatine was crowned the "Pearl Button Capital of the World," churning out a staggering 1.5 billion buttons annually.
From Mussels to Mother-of-Pearl: