RARE BUTTON FOR “I SAW CREATION/DID YOU?” FROM 1904 ST. LOUIS EXPO EXHIBIT.
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Auction #210 - Part I
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Item Description
1.25” with back paper by Bastian. Front has choice color rising sun with burst accent rays above. “Creation” was one of the illusion concessions on the amusement strip of the fair known as The Pike. For 50¢ spectators rode a boat and journeyed into a dark cave taking them back to the beginning of time. Illusions included floating heads, moving platforms and murals depicting well-known historical scenes and personalities. At the end of the ride from the dark a voice boomed “Let There Be Light” and the story of creation from Genesis began. In spite of the thousands of buttons that must have been given away few have survived and it is rare. Our last with bit of age exceeded $185.00. Tiny 1/16" dent on collet. Cello is NM displaying Mint.
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