The coats had two rows of brass buttons. The tunic was double-breasted with two rows of brass buttons. He worked at various manual trades, including soapmaking and the manufacture of brass buttons. The brass mill manufactured kettles and a limited number of brass buttons. Beard and moustache, and wearing a dark coat with brass buttons. The summer uniform consisted of a blue short-sleeved cotton dress with brass buttons. Black lapels and cuffs piped white, white collars piped black with brass buttons. In the mid-18th century, Hathersage became famous for its brass buttons. Blacking lapels, cuffs and collars piped white with brass buttons. Yellow lapels, pocket piping and turn backs, with brass buttons. Dark blue cuffs, lapels and collars piped white with brass buttons. Their blue coat had brass buttons and red cuffs and lining. Red lapels, cuffs piped white, white collars piped red with brass buttons. Green lapels and cuffs piped white, white collars piped green with brass buttons. Sky blue cuffs, lapels piped white with white collars piped sky blue with brass buttons.