"SHIRLEY TEMPLE LITTLE PRINCESS CONTEST" FIRST SEEN UNUSUAL BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$424.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
11
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, June 5, 2008 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, June 5, 2008 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 194 - Part II
Item numbers 881 though 2534 in auction 194
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Item Description
In addition to being a new discovery, this is the only button we recall designed in blue and purple. 1.25" no maker name and no backpaper likely as issued. Likely 1939 and a promotional tie-in for her movie The Little Princess. Movie pressbooks of the era often suggested contests that local theater owners could use to boost attendance. We suspect that as the origin and/or concept behind this. N. Mint, displays Mint. Rare and first we've seen.
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