WOODROW WILSON NAME BUTTON WITH NUMERAL 8 IN SUPPORT OF THE 8 HOUR DAY.
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Winning Bid:
$147.50
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
This is a rarely seen Hake unlisted 7/8" button by Western Badge, St. Paul with .25" spot of surface paper off the back paper. Since the 1886 days of the Haymarket Massacre and even as far back as 1836, the goal of an eight hour day was cherished by labor. In 1912, TR's Progressive Party included an 8 Hour Day platform plank. We don't know if this rare Wilson button dates from then or from 1916 when the issue was still causing strikes nationwide. On extreme edges are narrow stain line at 4-5 o'clock, even smaller at 7 o'clock and a pinpoint dot on edge at 11 o'clock as printed. About 96% is bright and glossy. VF.
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