Political & Americana Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a 1960s celluloid pin showing a bright pink peace symbol against a purple background. VINTAGE: Circa 1960s. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/4" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Celluloid-wrapped tin. ATTACHMENT: Straight pin...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1960's celluloid patriotic pin showing part of the American flag. VINTAGE: Circa 1960's. SIZE: Approximately 1-7/16" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Celluloid-wrapped tin. ATTACHMENT: Straight pin. MARKINGS: None. ITEM...

ARTIFACT: This is a very rare large 1960s Black Panthers celluloid pin. The pin reads POWER TO THE PEOPLE and shows a black panther against an orange background. VINTAGE: Circa 1960s. SIZE: Approximately 3-7/16" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa early 1930s enameled and chromed brass ring with an anti-Prohibition sentiment. The front of the ring bears the message: WE WANT BEER AND WINE and shows a glass of alcoholic refreshment against a deep blue background...

ARTIFACT: Unusual 1920's -1930's lapel pin featuring a royal blue enameled silhouette of the United States in the center of a royal blue enameled ring that reads: "AMERICA MY COUNTRY", the silhouette features 12 small stars and one larger in the center...

ARTIFACT: This is a match box holder made for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth. Shortly before his death, composer John Philip Sousa wrote and orchestrated a march solely for the grand celebration. Washington, the first President of the...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare circa 1932 celluloid pin marking the bicentennial of George Washington's birth. Shortly before his death, composer John Philip Sousa wrote and orchestrated a march solely for the grand celebration. Washington, the first President...

ARTIFACT: This is a great circa 1930s anti-Prohibition celluloid pin. Prohibition lasted from 1920 through 193The pin is in bright yellow and shows an Al Capone-esque man at center. It reads VOTE FOR (A SPEAKEASY) PROHIBITION, and was made by the L. A...

ARTIFACT: This is a set of cabinet photographs of President and Mrs. Grover Cleveland. Mrs. Cleveland, nee Frances Folsom, was married to the President on June 21, 1886, and this photo was taken sometimes relatively soon after their union...

ARTIFACT: This is a small patriotic plaque of Benjamin Franklin from the Centennial period (circa 1876). Although never President, Benjamin Franklin was nonetheless one of the most pivotal player in the formation of the United States of America. The...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1880s to 1890s badge in 10 karat gold (tested) that reads "Council 10", possibly for a City Council member, possibly from Boston since it was found there any years ago. The badge is small and lightweight (1.55 grams) with lovely...

ARTIFACT: Circa 1930's - 1940's Michigan Department of State badge for the Secretary of State's personal staff member Rudolph Tenerowicz by Weyring in Detroit. Rudolph Tenerowicz immigrated to the U.S. with his family in the late 1800's. He served in WWI...