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ARTIFACT:
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This is a 1920s celluloid member pin for the Lindbergh Club from Boston American Newspaper, a tabloid affiliated with the Hearst chain. The pin is by Whitehead & Hoag.
VINTAGE:Circa 1920s.
SIZE:Approximately 13/16" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Celluloid-wrapped tin, paper.
ATTACHMENT:Straight pin.
MARKINGS:WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. BUTTONS, BADGES, NOVELTIES AND SIGNS NEWARK, N.J.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a communications collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX11 LCIX2/12 SCA/IHX3/12
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The pin shows only some light wear and has a few very small spots of oxidation on reverse.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.