Vintage 1930s “Youth for Roosevelt” Political Pinback Buttons (Set of 17) + George Washington Advertising Pin – Lot

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✨ Historic Roosevelt Campaign & Early 20th-Century Americana Pin Collection – Authentic, Original Metal Buttons with Patina

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🧭 Overview:

This rare collection includes 17 total vintage pinback buttons — sixteen original 1930s “Youth for Roosevelt” campaign pins and one large George Washington advertising button marked “Ask Your Grocer for Longmont Creamery Butter.”

The Roosevelt pins were made for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidential campaigns during the 1930s and are classic examples of early American political memorabilia. Each features navy blue enamel with bold white lettering and a patriotic shield emblem at the bottom. The Washington pin serves as a companion piece of Depression-era Americana advertising, made by the same type of lithographic process popular during Roosevelt’s presidency.

These pins are authentic vintage metal buttons — not reproductions — and show age-appropriate wear and oxidation that add to their collectible character.

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🧷 Individual Pin Details:

1. “Youth for Roosevelt” Buttons (13 pieces)

• Manufacturer: Green Duck Co., Chicago (marked on reverse)

• Design: Dark navy enamel background with white text “YOUTH FOR ROOSEVELT” and shield insignia

• Size: ~1 inch diameter

• Condition: Varying patina, rust, and wear consistent with age; several display minor spotting or edge corrosion

• Era: Circa 1932–1936 (Franklin D. Roosevelt’s early campaigns)

• Typical individual value: $10–$25 each depending on condition

2. “Roosevelt” Buttons (3 pieces)

• Variant design featuring simple “ROOSEVELT” text in white on navy blue

• Same maker and size as above (1 inch)

• Slight enamel cracking and back oxidation

• Typical individual value: $8–$15 each

3. George Washington “Longmont Creamery Butter” Advertising Pin (1 piece)

• Early 20th-century lithographed advertising button featuring a color portrait of George Washington

• Reverse reads: “Ask Your Grocer for Longmont Creamery Butter”

• Approx. 1.25” diameter

• Maker: Likely Western Badge & Novelty Co. or similar regional advertiser

• Condition: Surface discoloration and rust on reverse; front retains strong image clarity

• Estimated value: $20–$35