HISTORIC FIRST EVER BUTTON ISSUED FOR A LABOR DAY CELEBRATION AND DATED 1896.
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Winning Bid:
$115.00
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
15/16" celluloid with a collet-less concave tin back holding a vertical pin. Pin has oxidized surface but fully intact. Cello has tiny bulge on extreme edge at 3 o'clock. Edges show a deeper red color than the front which now has rose gold tone. Tiny darkening around rim and darker area on letters "EN" of primary text " Souvenir * Labor Day" Additional text "1896" with "Labor" beneath worker in apron and holding a tool as he shakes hand of "Capital" man in top coat and hat who holds a cane. Bottom curl states "Copyright." One seen in 49 years.
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