Description: Thanks for checking out my Listing. This antique pinback button is a wonderful addition to any collection. It features: A "Baltimore, Maryland Horse Racing" design and is an authentic early 1900's piece. Measuring 1-1/4" inches in diameter this celluloid pinback button is a great way to express your individuality and add a touch of history to your collection. A great way to show off your love for antique advertising, this pinback button is a must-have for any serious collector. The pinback button is a place for self-expression and is a wonderful piece of memorabilia for anyone interested in the history of Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore’s premier destination for horse racing and home of the Preakness Stakes, middle jewel of the Triple Crown, first opened its doors on October 25, 1870, making it the second oldest racetrack in the nation behind Saratoga, which debuted in 1864 in upstate New York. Engineered by General John Ellicott, Pimlico has played host to racing icons for over a century, where Baltimoreans have seen the likes of legendary horses such as Man o’ War, Sir Barton, Seabiscuit, War Admiral, Citation, Secretariat and Cigar thunder down the stretch in thrilling and memorable competition. Please see all 24 photographs for any imperfections and accurate representation, for they are part of my description. Stored well in a clean smoke free environment. Please check out my other listings for more great finds. Fast Shipping: All Items Shipped With Care! Item will be shipped out in 1 Business Day.Will ship with USPS Ground Advantage ( 2 to 5 Days ) Customer service is very important to me.Please let me know if you have any questions or need to see any more photographs.I am always happy to help.Thank You!Happy Shopping!
Price: 44.7 USD
Location: Ellicott City, Maryland
End Time: 2024-09-07T18:34:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.78 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Antique: Yes
Occasion: All Occasions / Wonderful for Collectors
The Preakness Stakes is an American thoroughbred horse race held: annually on Armed Forces Day, the 3rd Saturday in May at Pimlico.
Baltimore, Maryland has a rich: History of Horse Racing.
Antique Pinback Button: Promoting Horse Racing in Baltimore, Md.: Antique Advertising
City / State: Baltimore, Maryland
The pinback button: was a place for self expression.
Antique Advertising: Promo Celluloid Pinback Button
Shape of Pinback Button: Round
The Preakness Stakes is the second leg of the: triple crown of horse racing.
This button is a great addition: to any collection.
Text Written on Pinback: Baltimore, Maryland
Maker / Brand: Unknown
Pinback Button Dates Back: To The Early 1900's.
Historic Pimlico Race Course, Home of the Preakness Stakes, first: opened its doors on October 25, 1870. - 154 Years Ago
Celluloid pinbacks. a type of button, were popular from: 1890s to the 1940s as a way of conveying advertising / message.
Circa: Authentic Early 1900's Pinback Button
Measurement:: 1 - 1/4" Inches in Diameter
Weight: 0.2 Ounces
Type: Antique Celluloid Pinback Button
Back Style: Straight Pin Attachment
A very unique keepsake celluloid Pinback Button: Baltimore, Maryland Horse Racing
Theme: Advertising
Pimlico Race Course is the second oldest racetrack in the nation: behind Saratoga, which debuted in 1864 in upstate New York.
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
A Great Piece of History: Yes
Original / Reproduction: Original
