MICKEY MOUSE 50TH BIRTHDAY BUTTON, NOT REPRO, FROM HAKE COLLECTION & CPB.
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Winning Bid:
$56.92
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction 191 - Part II
Item numbers 955 though 2537 in auction 191
Item Description
1.25" reading "Happy Birthday Mickey 1928-1978." A relatively limited issue. In the early years the studio celebrated Mickey's birthday any selected date between Sept. and Dec. according to merchandising needs. As Mickey's 50th approached, the need was clear for a specific date and Disney archivist Dave Smith selected Nov. 18, 1928, the date Mickey appeared publicly in Steamboat Willie at NYC's Colony Theater. The 1978 celebration was a major event highlighted by 57-city train tour that included animator Ward Kimball. This button was given away on the trip. It has open back and spring pin as opposed to later fake w/covered pin-back and horizontal bar pin. Hake book Collectible Pin-Back Buttons photo example Entertainment Section #571. Comes w/Hake's COA. Exc., displays Mint. Scarce.
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