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Early 20th century collection of fraternal and political memorabilia, beautifully displayed in a shadow box. Most pieces date from approximately 1899–1907 and include Elks lodge ribbons, early celluloid pinback buttons, and promotional badges from events and political campaigns.
Highlights include:
• 1903 B.P.O. Elks Crab Feast ribbon badges – Tolchester, Baltimore
• 1907 Atlantic City elk celluloid pinback
• “Come to Greater Baltimore 1907” crab badge
• Ohio Centennial Toledo 1902 Elks pinback
• John W. Wagner for Grand Treasurer campaign buttons
• H.O. Bentley for President button
• Oak Novelty Co. Cleveland advertising celluloid pinback
• Early committee ribbon badge with acorn fob
• Advertising bakery token from Crystal White Laundry Soap promotion
Most pieces retain original silk ribbons, celluloid faces, and pinback hardware. Some normal age wear to ribbons and light discoloration typical of early celluloid buttons.
All pieces are mounted in a display shadow box, making this an excellent ready-to-hang collection for collectors of:
• fraternal lodge memorabilia
• B.P.O. Elks collectibles
• early political buttons
• antique celluloid pinbacks
• early 1900s American advertising
A great early turn-of-the-century lodge and political memorabilia grouping.
