These are among the earliest character buttons, perhaps inspired by Palmer Cox's Brownies. Each is 7/8" and there are 20 different characters plus a variety of "The Ball Player" with a period following his name which is not included in this set. The buttons were primarily a premium from "American Pepsin Gum" but not exclusively. Among these 20, 19 have the American Pepsin Gum backpaper and one has generic W&H backpaper. One Pepsin backpaper is incomplete and Letter Carrier has hairline of cello on back not folded under the collet. This is overall a superior set with no age stains. One of only four complete sets we've offered.