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This poster accompanied an exhibition of buttons and pins (enamels in the UK) covering the diverse and historical scope of badges at the Midland Group (Arts Centre) Nottinghan in 1979. A UK (and maybe a World) first. 

The exhibition poster was designed by Brian Love, a collector and contributor, and the exhibition was organised by Vinny Cleary, another collector and contributor. 

Many other individuals loaned items as did a number of badge companies including Tantra, Fattorini and Better Badges. 

It was comprehensive and fun.

Graded gy GIA Basil Wolverton 1965 Fink Button Pack

I found this pin in a junk drawer and it now it has a spot in my ww2 collection

This was my Aunt's. She is from Ohio.it is dated 1896. It was when McKinnley was running for Governor and then he dropped that and ran for president. I can't find who the other Mc was, poor fella. What do you think it is worth? I can't find any others like it anywhere.

Promotional button attached to a bookmark from Knopf - promotion: The search for dust continues... Return to the world of His Dark Materials in the new trilogy - discover what comes next for Lyra (bookmark front)

Enter the epic worlds of His Dark Materials, Soon to be an HBO original series

No curl text

Locking clasp

2 1/4 inch round

CBS-TV promotional button for the upcoming series Evil. Handed out at New York Comic Con October 2019. The button was attached to a card announcing a screening and panel discussion at 5:15 PM

No curl text

Locking pin

2 1/4 inch round

I Am C3PO, Anthony Daniels autobiography about his time serving as the man inside the suit of C3PO, from the Star Wars movies.

text on top edge: c.Anthony Daniels 2019

text on bottom edge: c & TM 2019 Lucas Film Ltd 2019

1.25", clasp pin

Haunted Castles by Ray Russell

Penguin Classics issued a six button set at NYCC, October 2019 featuring their classic horror titles

1.25", clasp back pin, no curl text

American Supernatural Tales edited by ST Joshi and Guillermo del Toro

Penguin Classics issued a set of six buttons at NYCC, October 2019 featuring their classic horror titles

1.25", clasp back pin, no curl text

The Thing on the Doorstep by H.P. Lovecraft

Penguin Classics issued a set of six buttons at NYCC October 2019 featuring their classic horror titles

1.24", clasp back pin, no curl text

The Haunting of Hill House by shirley Jackson

Penguin Classics issued a 6 button set at NYCC, October 2019 featuring their classic horror titles

1.25", clasp back pin, no curl text

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Penguin Classics issued a set of 6 buttons at NYCC October 2019, featuring their classic horror titles

1.25", clasp back pin, no curl text

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Penguin Classics issued a 6 pin set at NYCC October 2019, featuring their classic horror titles

1.25", clasp pin, no curl text

I live in Virginia in my family's home that was built in 1838 and passed down through the generations till it became mine. I found this button and I think it was my great grandmother's. I don't know much more about it and couldn't find any additional info either when I googled it. Any info you can provide would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Dear Sirs: I am trying to find out when this pin is from. It was made by Bastian Bros. Company.

I found this button in a thrift store and was wondering what year and if he was running for senator?

They passed these out to the Engineering Students and their family attending the St. Patrick's Day celebration

Campaign button for George Otlowski, who served as Mayor of Perth Amboy NJ from 1976 - 1990

1 1/2", unlocking pin

Curl text: Ace Novelty, Carteret, NJ

WNEW-fm - one of the top progressive rock radio stations 1967 - 1999. The format was free form allowing the DJs to play what they liked or the audience requested. The music was mostly AOR (album oriented rock)

1 5/8", litho, unlocking pin, no curl text.

WNEW-fm - one of the top progressive rock radio stations 1967 - 1999. The format was free form allowing the DJs to play what they liked or the audience requested. The music was mostly AOR (album oriented rock)

2" litho, locking pin, no curl text

1980s promotional button for the Alberta Canada Culture and Tourism.

2 1/4", spring pin back, curl text: The Badge Man

PS 199 General Organization. Students paid an annual fee to help support school programs. The fee gained entrance into the General Organization, students wore the button to show their participation in the school program.

PS 199 Brooklyn, NY issued for the school year 1965-1966

1" , no curl text, unlocking pin

Betty Boop for President was the name of one of Betty's movies in 1932. While walking near Madison Square Garden, NY during the Democratic Convention in 1980, someone was handing out these pins.

Measures 1.25" with spring-back pin. No text on curl