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I have this button that is made by whitehead & hoag ,that I am looking for information on.On the back of the button it has the mfg.`s name and a date of april 14 1896,but no clues to the meaning of the initials on the front of the button.I have added 2 links to get a close up view.I would be very appreciative if you have any information.
Thanks
 
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This Santa button is made by the St. Louis Button Co. Date unknown, if you know anything, we'd love to hear!

This button sold in Hake's auction #189 for $1,500.

Sold in Hake's Auction #202  for $4,500.

In Hake's Auction #184, this button sold for almost $1,500.

From Hake's Auction #204. Sold for $8,700.
Described there as:

I collect (American) Judaic lapel buttons
I have approximately 3000 unique items. Each one represents a different moment in the American Jewish life and offers a way to learn about the Jewish experience.

White Mystery "DNA" buttons with bloody fingerprints belonging to Miss Alex White.  Limited edition of 12 made March 12, 2010 at Busy Beaver Button Co.

One-of-a-kind, one-inch buttons encase red curly hair from Miss Alex White of White Mystery.  Only 30 made in 2009 at Busy Beaver Button Co. in Chicago.