"LONG BEACH FESTIVAL OF THE SEA" GRAPHIC 1908 MERMAID BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$1,427.80
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
2-1/8" dia. w/Bastian Bros. Co. backpaper. Button design is dominated by image of bare-breasted mermaid emerging from water, her hair discreetly covering her. Many sailboats can be seen in bkg., set against scalloped shell design. "Long Beach Festival Of The Sea" text is made of either eels or sea snakes, each w/tiny facial details. Additional text includes "Long Beach, Calif. - Sept. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. 1908." In addition to the superb color design, the design is perfectly centered and the button shows just minor surface wear under reflected light. Glossy and Exc. Classic button and among the most stunning buttons ever produced.
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