Americana Related Artifacts & Collectibles

ARTIFACT: This is a "Not So Silent Spring" peace march pin from April 15, 1970. The pin is borrowing from the title of the 1962 work by Rachel Carson entitled "Silent Spring", in which she alerted the world to the dangers of...

ARTIFACT: This is a small circa 1980s United States flag patch. VINTAGE: Circa 1980s. SIZE: Approximately 1-13/16" in height and 3" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Fully embroidered in cotton/polyester thread, gauze backing...

ARTIFACT: Early 1970's Peace & Racial Equality celluloid pin from Boston, Massachusetts. The round pin depicts a White and Black Hand raised together supporting a white dove in their palms, the background is a light teal blue color. VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: This is a large 1960s or 1970s anti-war celluloid pin. The pin simply shows rows of crosses at Arlington National Cemetery. VINTAGE: Circa 1960s-1970s. SIZE: Approximately 2-1/2" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Celluloid-wrapped...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1969 "Give Earth a Chance" environmental movement celluloid button. These buttons were distributed by the Environmental Action for Survival Committee at the University of Michigan, who borrowed the slogan from the...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1968 anti-Vietnam War peace pendant. Its message reads "War is not healthy for children and other living things." There is a Beverly Hills maker mark on reverse. VINTAGE: Circa 1968. SIZE: Approximately 1-5/8"...

ARTIFACT: Great, large, 1969 Anti-Vietnam War Peace Protest celluloid button. The blue button features black crosses, symbolizing grave markers and the center displays the poignant message: "HOW MANY MORE?" VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: This is an 1960s anti-war celluloid pin for the Republican Party. The pin reads WE GIVE A DAMN and shows the party's elephant symbol. VINTAGE: Circa 1960s. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/8" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a large 1960s anti-war celluloid pin. The pin reads MARCH ON THE PENTAGON FOR PEACE. VINTAGE: Circa 1960s. SIZE: Approximately 3-7/16" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Celluloid-wrapped tin. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal...

ARTIFACT: Late 1960's Vintage Peace pin, Boston, MA maker. VINTAGE: Circa 1960 SIZE: Approximately 1 1/4" round. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Celluloid, paper, steel. ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin. MARKINGS: "BOSTONIAN VICTOR LTD. 117 COMMONWEALTH...

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...