Vintage Polish Heritage Dom Polski Lackawanna N.Y. Celluloid Button Maxant Back For Sale

Item Description

Product Overview:

This is a remarkable vintage find for collectors of Polish-American heritage or local Western New York history. This button commemorates the Dom Polski (Polish Home) of Lackawanna, NY, which served as the cultural heart of the local immigrant community after opening in 1919.

Item Features:

Front: Features a high-quality celluloid-over-lithograph design with the text "ST. DOMU PULSKIEGO LACKAWANNA, N.Y." and the iconic red and white colors of the Polish flag.

Back: Embossed with the "MAXANT" trademark, identifying it as a professional-grade vintage self-covering button kit.

Construction: Authentic shank-back style (sew-on), which allowed this piece to be worn as a decorative uniform button or accessory rather than a standard pin.

Era: Likely mid-20th century, consistent with the height of the Lackawanna Dom Polski's community see all photos for details.

The celluloid face is intact with [mention any minor scratches or yellowing].

The metal back and sewing shank are secure and functional.

Collector’s Note:

Items from the Lackawanna Dom Polski are rare local "treasures". Finding one in this specific button-style format, featuring the respected Maxant branding, makes it a unique addition to any collection of regional history or vintage sewing notions.

Button pictured will be the one I will ship to you.

Lot # (B80)