RARE vtg 1896 Whitehead & Hoag celluloid Halloween pin of Clown & masked woman For Sale

Exceedingly rare vtg celluloid pinback commemorative button represents the vibrant first wave of the celluloid button craze and birth of modern commercial button manufacturing, In this specific case for the Arian Ball benefit for the Children\'s Hospital Association, held on April 12th, in Denver, Colorado. This rare pin features a colorful lithograph illustration of a Pierrot-style costumed clown or harlequin courting a costumed woman wearing a black mask, these figures are surrounded by floral motifs.This celluloid pinback was created for a high society masquerade ball to raise money for pediatridc healthcare.
The printing on front of the pin across the top rim reads: ARIAN BALL BENEFIT CHILDREN\'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
The printing on front of the pin across the bottom rim reads \"AUDITORIUM APR 12th\"
The printing on the paper backing of the pin reads: Button made by Whitehead and Hoag Newark, N.J. U.S.A. Pat. April 14, 1896, July 21,1896
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