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| | | | The picture shows a front and back view of this 1896 Manchester Locomotive Works Steam Fire Engine Advertising Celluloid Pin Back Button. This advertising pinback button was part of a large 1896 collection that we had acquired. It has a lightly colored black imprinted image of an early fire wagon or steam engine on a tan or beige background. The back has a paper insert with some fancy scroll designs. It is marked on the two sides and the edge as follows: MANCHESTER LOCOMOTIVE WORKS THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG. CO.
611 WASHINGTON ST.
BOSTON, MASS.
MAIN OFFICE & FACTORY
NEWARK, N.J.
PATENTED JULY 17, 1894
APRIL 14, 1896
JULY 21, 1896 PAT. JULY 21, 1896 The pinback button measures 1-1/4'' wide. It appears to be in excellent condition with some light age spotting as pictured. |
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