ROOSEVELT RARE 1910 MINNESOTA STATE FAIR "O. U. TEDDY" BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$1,310.98
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Monday, September 18, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Monday, September 18, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
Auction:
1030 Session I - Political/Sports
Item Description
1.75" w/ "Quimby Mfg. Co." on curl. Two tiny cello. indents on extreme outer edge at 9 & 10 o'clock. Otherwise scattered faint spotting in cream background and moderate surface wear in reflected light. VF. Slogan, size, bold portrait and striking blue text make this a standout. The first we can recall offering in 56 years. Taft also visited the fair in 1910 and a matching button variety was produced. Roosevelt has a storied history at the MN State Fair frequenting the event starting as VP in 1901- where he delivered his first public use of the "Walk Softly And Carry A Big Stick" proverb, in 1908 as President, twice in 1910 and again as a candidate in 1912.
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