PHOTO GALLERY: Buttons and Beaus

One of the many cases of buttons on display Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Buttons and Beaus event at Crocker Memorial Church.
Judy Alexander, host, poses by the red door at the Crocker Memorial Church.
Evelyn Anderson and Jean Moore
One of the many little pieces of paper set at each seat with a button saying printed on it.
People were encouraged to have their photo taken with the car out in front of Crocker Memorial Church.
Margaret D’Jay, Margaret Bering, Dan Pressler and Marge Markman
Sal and Linda Garcia
Cindy Migone, Daphney Magac and Victoria Eligwe point their pinkies up before sipping their tea.
Virginia Montgomery, Leslie Kudler, Chris Connors and Charlotte Calhoun
Morton’s Gourmet Market and The Breakfast House provided the sandwiches and sweets.
There were 50 people in attendance for the High Tea that benefited the Historical Society of Sarasota County.
Helen Pelta, president of the Tamiami Trail Button Club’s, with her husband, Hal.
Susan Rawson and Cheryl Gross hold up their teacups.
A rose-themed teapot.
Sisters Sharon Stoffel and Carol Stoffel
Mary Stopher and Meade Ferguson
One of the many ornate teacups used during the High Tea.
Maida Zamoff and Diane Hill look at some of the buttons on display.
Each person could take home an antique button following the event.