"INTERNATIONAL SHIRT & COLLAR CO." AD BUTTON WITH BIZARRE RITUAL SCENE AND GREAT COLOR.
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Winning Bid:
$230.00
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #203 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1428 in auction 203
Item Description
Large 2-1/8" button, one of three different known designs, all c. 1900 intended for those attending a Shriner's fraternal convention is Troy, N.Y. The resting camel wears a Shriner's fez and also the shirt company's collar with a small bow tie. A lodge initiate stands in his black socks, pantless, wearing one of the company's shirts as he grasps a rope. He wears a blindfold and his hair is standing on end as he awaits the Shrine initiation ritual. The button is in superb color and includes bright gold accents on the camel's blanket and reins. Reverse has large company trademark design with additional text for their "Shirt Collars and Cuffs - Noble Goods For 'Noble's' Wear." Paper also specifies W&H as the maker. Trivial traces of age on the button paper. The front far right has hairline air streak barely showing and mostly just in reflected light. The button is totally stain free and has almost no surface scratching whatsoever. Overall an outstanding example with high gloss. Among the very best of the early product pin-backs.
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