CIVIL RIGHTS "AMERICAN NEGRO EXPOSITION" JULY 4-SEPT. 2 1940 BUTTON PAIR.
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Winning Bid:
$356.95 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 19, 2024 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 240 Session #1
Value Code:
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Item Description
1.25" to 1.5". The exposition, also known as the "Black World's Fair", took place in Chicago on the 75th anniversary of the end of slavery. Large pin has W&H back paper while smaller pin has Philadelphia Badge back paper. Larger pin dated August 16, 1940. Smaller pin dated July 4-September 2, 1940. Stars and stripes button has some moderate wear, most notably surface scratches seen at 6 o'clock. Extremely Fine. Large pin has only trivial wear and is NM.
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