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RARE ANTIQUE A1 MILWAUKEE QUALITY- RED, GOLD, CREAM & BLUE PIN BUTTON D404

$ 22.18

  • Organization: Trade Union

Description

RARE ANTIQUE A1 MILWAUKEE QUALITY- RED, GOLD, CREAM & BLUE PIN BUTTON Manufactured by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Milwaukee, WI, patent date of April 17, 1894. Condition of cracked surface reflects age of about 130 years. We have not found another button like this. I am assuming this button is union related where A1 refers to manufacturing quality. The button patent date pre-dates the trademark registration of A1 steak sauce in the United States (1895) and the distribution of A1 sauce in the United States (1906) so I do not believe this button is related to the famous steak sauce. Please see photos for color, size, and condition details. Note lighting variations may alter colors of item in photos.