Spanish-American War Era "Cuba" Flag Celluloid from Tobacco Promotion
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Spanish-American War Era "Cuba" Flag Celluloid from Tobacco Promotion

Code: trc00012


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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BUT I will not be back in the Office until MONDAY July 7th,

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ARTIFACT: This is a Spanish-American War era celluloid pin showing the Cuban flag. The pin was given out as part of tobacco promotion, and was made by Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey.

VINTAGE: Circa 1898 (Spanish American War era).

SIZE: Approximately 5/8" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Celluloid-wrapped tin, partial paper backing, brass pin.

ATTACHMENT: Straight pin.

MARKINGS: WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK, N.J> on what is left of the paper tag.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a tobacco-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP VAX13 LACX7/13 SACX3/15

CONDITION: 6 (Fine+): The badge has some light wear and yellowing and some foxing along the edge; paper backing is mostly missing and there is rusting on the reverse only.

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