HISTORIC AND BEAUTIFULLY COLORED AND DESIGNED “WOMEN’S LAND ARMY OF AMERICA 1918” BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$214.53 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, January 20, 2010 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #199 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 972 in auction 199
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Item Description
1.25” with Ehrman of Mass. backpaper. Pictures criss-crossed farm implements over wheat shocks all with rim design of multicolor fruits and vegetables. This group was both a British and American civilian organization devoted to replacing male farm workers who had gone to war with women. The group represented by this button is the subject of a new book titled “Fruits Of Victory: The Women’s Land Army Of America In The Great War” by Elaine F. Weiss; Potomac Books. Button is Exc. and displays Mint. About the third example we’ve seen in 4 decades.
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