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VII. Backgrounds (recessed behind
open-mold design)
A. Metal(ized),including
"mirror"
B. "Hologram" type
C. Synthetic polymer
D. Other
VIII. Back Types
A. Attachment types
1. Snap-through shank
2. Sew-through
a. 2-hole
b. 4-hole
3. Self-shank
B. Backmarks
IX. Subject Matter
A. Pictorial
1. Animal life
2. Plant life
3. Pictorial objects
4. Miscellaneouspictorial
(Nearly all the whole numbers and many of the decimal point numbers of
these four sections are represented in the snap-together buttons. Those that
aren't, easily could be in the future. Therefore, a tray of assorled snap-
togethers should have a good representation from all four pictorial sections.)
B. Non-pictorial
l. Pattems
2. Other
X. Shapes
A. Linear (uncommon, except round)
l. Round
2. Scalloped
3. Modified square
4. Modified triangle
5. Diamond
6. Heart
7. Star
8. Others
B. Contour (uncommon)
1. Convex dome
2. Boy's head
(a.k.a. Tintin)
3. Other
C. Realistic (most common)