Vintage 1934 Chicago American Newspaper Basketball Tournament Participant Lapel Pin

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  • Vintage 1934 Chicago American Newspaper Basketball Tournament Participant Lapel Pin
  • Vintage 1934 Chicago American Newspaper Basketball Tournament Participant Lapel Pin
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a cool circa 1934 Chicago American Basketball Tournament participant lapel pin. Debuting on Independence Day in 1900, the Chicago American was a newspaper initially owned by mogul William Randolph Hearst. The pin shows a basketball about to sink through a basket.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1934.

SIZE:

Approximately 3/4" in height and 11/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical pin with tongue-style C catch.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a newspaper-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MAJX13 LFJX1/13

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The pin shows some light wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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