BURLESQUE BUTTON PAIR.
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Winning Bid:
$118.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 13, 2017 9:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #221 - Part II
Value Code:
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Item Description
Pair of celluloid buttons issued by burlesque houses and worn by employees to promote performers. 3-3/8" dia. "Next Attraction - Margie Hart" button has Philadelphia Badge Co. name on curl and cardboard backing. c. 1940s. Some lt. surface wear and minute indentations but still glossy and VF/Exc. 2-1/8" dia. "Coming Next Week - Virginia Bell" button is c. 1960s. Three small spots of discoloration by "Virginia" and lt. scattered surface wear w/some loss to flashing on back. Fine/VF. Both are rare and first we've offered.
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