When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Lot of 5 Antique Sunday School Bible Verse Celluloid Pinback Buttons (1890s–1900s)
Up for sale is an exceptional, matching 5-piece lot of antique turn-of-the-century Sunday School celluloid pinback buttons featuring vibrant floral and biblical scene graphics with Bible verse scripture quotes.
What makes this lot stand out is that ALL 5 pins retain their original paper back inserts with complete maker and publisher backmarks!
Lot Includes:
\"Be Of Good Cheer\" – Backmark: Bastian Bros. Rochester, NY / David C. Cook Publishing Co. (Elgin, Chicago, NY, Boston).
\"Quench Not The Spirit\" – Backmark: Whitehead & Hoag / David C. Cook Sunday School Requisites Elgin, ILL.
\"Fret Not Thyself Because Of Evil Men\" – Backmark: Whitehead & Hoag (Pat. April 14, 1896 / July 21, 1896) / David C. Cook.
Scenic Biblical River Baptism Scene – Backmark: American Baptist Publication Society Supply Department (177 Wabash Ave, Chicago, ILL).
\"Fear Not, I Will Help Thee\" – Backmark: Whitehead & Hoag / David C. Cook Sunday School Requisites.
All pins are in exceptional antique condition for their age. High gloss celluloid fronts with bold colors. Reverse paper inserts are intact with clear publisher typography and original pin wires present.
Size: Approx. 7/8 inch diameter each.
A rare complete grouping with top-tier makers (Whitehead & Hoag, Bastian Bros.) for collectors of early religious memorabilia, antique paper-backed celluloid, or Illinois publisher history.
Will be carefully wrapped, protected, and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking.
