1834 J. S. Cropton i. 12 If..there are two holes for a button tuft,..the height of the shank will show above the cover.
1888 Dec. 667/1 The tufts in the body linings were the Bridgeport worsted button tufts, dark brown.
1947 6 Apr. 40/3 (advt.) Extra-heavy 8-oz. ticking with its deep button tufts.
1971 26 Jan. 17/1 To..determine whether your present mattress is up to snuff..: Look for..loose or missing button tufts, and any rips or tears.
2016 T. O'Malley & D. G. Purdy xviii. 112 Black leather chairs, the backs sectioned with shallow button tufts and detailed along the borders with silver nails.