Pre-Span-Am War (1896) Pepsin Gum White Squadron USS Concord Advertising Celluloid Pin

This is a circa 1896 celluloid advertising pin for the American Pepsin Gum Company. The pin pre-dates the Spanish-American War, and features the USS Concord, part of the nation's up-and-coming "White Squadron". Commissioned February 14, 1891, the Concord went on to serve during the Spanish-American War, participating in the defeat the Spanish at the Battle of Manila Bay. She was decommissioned in 190The pin is by Whitehead & Hoag of Newark, New Jersey.

Circa 1896.

Approximately 7/8" in diameter.

Celluloid-wrapped tin, paper backing.

Straight pin.

PAT. July 21, 1896 on edge; AMERICAN PEPSIN GUM CO. BUTTONS MADE BY THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK, N.J. PATENT JULY 17, '84 APRIL 14 '90 JULY 21 '96 on backing.

This is from an advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBX92 LCEX9/12 SCEX7/14

8 (Excellent-): The pin shows very little aging.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.