Item Specifics

• Type:Pinback Buttons / Celluloid Badges
• Theme:Political / Presidential Memorial / Americana
• President:William McKinley (1897-1901), James Garfield, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln
• Manufacturers:Whitehead & Hoag Co. / The 12th St. Badge & Nov. House Phila
• Era:Turn-of-the-Century to Mid-Century (1901–1950s)
• Original/Reproduction:Original Period Items
• Total Items:6 Piece Lot

Item DescriptionOriginal 1901 William McKinley/James Garfield/ Abraham Lincoln Mourning Pin & Vintage Historical/Novelty Buttons - 6 Piece LotUp for sale is a fantastic, 100% authentic collection of 6 vintage American pinback buttons spanning the early to mid-20th century. This highly desirable group features outstanding, rare manufacturer paper back inserts, making it an exceptional acquisition for political campaign completionists and regional history collectors.This 6-piece collection includes:

1. 1901 President William McKinley Memorial Pin (x1):A highly historic, original celluloid mourning button issued immediately after his assassination. The front features a sharp sepia dual-portrait reading:"Our Martyred Presidents / and has the date of deaths for the three presidents.
2. 1932 George Washington Bicentennial Pin (x1):Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Washington's birth (1732–1932). This is a localized variant explicitly marked forGloucester City, N.J.Collector Note:The reverse features a rare, highly collectible regional paper label from"The Whitehead and Hoag Co”.Localized text on both the front and back makes this a spectacular cross-over item for NJ regional collectors.
3. Man in Fedora Portrait Pin (x1):A classic 1920s–1940s black-and-white celluloid portrait pin, likely representing a local political candidate, town official, or union representative. Has the paper insert in the back That says it was Andy by 12th Street in Phila.
4. "Allez-Oop" Novelty Pep Pin (x1):A great mid-century text-based slogan button featuring a sharp blue-and-white checkerboard border pattern.
5. "No Dogs Allowed" Novelty Pin (x1):A fun vintage mid-century comic or utility sign button with a matching yellow-and-black checkerboard border.
6. "Chorus Lyon Meetings" Cross Pin (x1):A vintage religious organization meeting pin featuring a bold red Latin cross emblem. (Shows remnants of faded paper insert.)

Condition Details:

• Fronts:The colors and graphics remain remarkably vivid and clear across all items with excellent legibility. Celluloid faces are clean and smooth.
• Backs:Display a natural, untouched vintage patina. The WWI/1901 pin shells show reverse oxidation typical for 100+ year old steel alloys, but the critical paper backmarks are fully legible, crisp, and beautifully preserved. Original straight wire-pins are fully intact and functional.

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