CHIQUITA THE CUBAN MIDGET REAL PHOTO BUTTON C. 1901.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction #206 - Part II
Item numbers 1279 through 2976 in auction 206
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Item Description
7/8" with covered tin back stamped by Baltimore maker J.T. Shelby. Incredibly sharply detailed portrait shows her in flowing gown standing against photo studio backdrop including a column with floral decorations in the foreground. Button is likely from her 1901 appearance at the Pan American Exposition. A scarce version of the half dozen or so designs that were produced for her. NM displaying Mint.
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