Early 1930s USS Constitution Celluloid Button from Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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Early 1930s USS Constitution Celluloid Button from Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Code: lcp10003
$35.00


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ARTIFACT: This is an early 1930s celluloid button from Portsmouth, New Hampshire for the United States Navy frigate U.S.S. Constitution. Launched in 1797, the Constitution was nicknamed "Old Ironsides" for valor during the War of 1812. She made three trips to the Portsmouth area, one such being for total renovation in 1930. The last time she left Portsmouth Harbor for her home port of Boston was in 1931, amid much celebration.

VINTAGE: Circa early 1930s.

SIZE: Approximately 1-7/8" in length and 1-1/4" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Celluloid-wrapped tin with silk ribbon, paper backing, brass pin.

ATTACHMENT: Straight pin.

MARKINGS: THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. BUTTONS, BADGES, NOVELTIES AND SIGNS NEWARK, N.J.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a Portsmouth collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VJX10 LCEX2/11

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The button shows some very light wear, mostly to the ribbon.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.