MAN IN "SPALDING" SHIRT HOLDING SOFTBALL REAL PHOTO BUTTON C. 1900.
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Winning Bid:
$208.72 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
6
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #218 - Part I
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Item Description
1.5" with Cranley Mfg. Co. Chicago on tin covered reverse with fixed horizontal bar pin. Young man with "Spalding" across shirt  he wears over a pull over shirt posed holding a softball all against ornate patterned background. Softball began in Chicago in 1887 as an indoor game and was known by names such as  indoor baseball, mush ball, playground ball and others. An outstanding rare and  very early button documenting this sport.
High gloss, near mint displaying Mint.
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