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333 . STEVENSON , KEFAUVER & RHODES PENNSYLVANIA COATTAIL TRIGATE BUTTON . 4 ” w / union bug at 6 o ’ clock . First names below conjoined portraits of candidates , “ Adlai , George , Estes ” and slogan around border “ The Team For You - Not Just The Few .” Rhodes was a 1956 Congressional candidate from PA ’ s 14th District . Glossy w / light wear in reflected light , most notably a few scattered tiny air marks . Exc . John Hillhouse Collection . ( I ) $ 200.00
334 . STEVENSON & KEFAUVER “ A WINNING TEAM ” 1956 OVAL JUGATE BUTTON . 2.75 ” across . A few virtual pinpoints of air , most notably in Kefauver ’ s hair . Only seen in reflected light . Otherwise light scattered wear . Still Exc . John Gearhart Collection . ( I ) $ 200.00 335 . STEVENSON DANCING ELEPHANT CAMPAIGN BUTTON UNLISTED IN HAKE . 1 ” w / union bug at 6 o ’ clock on curl . Features an elephant on its hind legs doing a trick w /“ Stevenson ” in center . Produced to be worn by Republican voters crossing the aisle to support Stevenson over Eisenhower . Glossy and clean w / only minor wear . NM . ( I ) $ 200.00 336 . “ MARYLAND STEVENSON VOLUNTEER ” BUTTON UNLISTED IN HAKE . 1 ”. Bastian Bros . on curl and union stamp on reverse . A rare Stevenson button w / an extremely limited distribution . Perfect centering w / only minor surface wear . NM . ( H ) $ 100.00 337 . “ REMEMBER 1912-WIN WITH IKE OR LOSE WITH TAFT ” PRO-EISENHOWER BUTTON . 3.5 ” w / metal back and horizontal bar pin . Slogan recalling Sen . Robert Taft ’ s father ’ s , Pres . William H . Taft , loss in the defeat in the 1912 presidential campaign . Design features New York Republican eagle at top . Moderate wear only in reflected light , most notably a few scattered air marks . Still Exc . Wayne Otchis Collection . ( H ) $ 100.00 338 . “ EISENHOWER GWINN NIXON ” LARGE 3.5 ” TRIGATE NEW YORK COATTAIL BUTTON . 3.5 ” w /“ Pat Gogerty Displays , Mt . Vernon N . Y .” along lower edge . Additional text at bottom “ Re-Elect Congressman Ralph W . Gwinn ” and featuring NY Republican eagle at center . Lamination mark along the edge from 9 to 11 o ’ clock . Otherwise bright w / striking contrast . Technically extremely Fine , but displays above grade . More often found in the smaller 1.25 ” variety . An impressive coattail and outstanding 1950s design . John Hillhouse Collection . ( J ) $ 300.00 339 . EISENHOWER “ IKE LIKES WILLIE AND JERRY ” RARE 1952 DENVER , COLORADO BUTTON . 4 ” w / horizontal bar pin . Scattered hairline scratches in reflected light . Still Exc . Issued by The Beacon Supper Club in Denver , CO . The club boasted “ Denver ’ s Original Seafood Cocktail Bar ” and was operated by local comedic entertainers Willie Hartzell and Jerry Bakke who used these cartoon portraits across much of their advertising . ( I ) $ 200.00 340 . “ IKE TO WASHINGTON ” SCARCE OREGON 1952 EISENHOWER CAMPAIGN BUTTON . 1.75 ” w /“ Portland 11 ” union bug on curl at 6 o ’ clock . The 1952 campaign had more slogans than the enduring “ I Like Ike ” including this one that can be found in Eisenhower ’ s groundbreaking television commercial . Glossy and bright w / only minor wear . NM . ( H ) $ 100.00 341 . EISENHOWER IKE & NIXON 1953 OFFICIAL METRO D . C . POLICE BADGE . 3 ” tall silver finished metal badge w / vertical bar pin on reverse . Serial number “ 855 .” No badge was issued in 1945 making this the fourth in the series . Trivial wear . NM . Rex & Patti Stark Collection . ( I ) $ 200.00 342 . KENNEDY FOR CONGRESS RARE 1946 PRIMARY CAMPAIGN CARD . 3.5x4.5 ” on cardstock . Youthful portrait of JFK w / text below “ Elect John F . Kennedy Democratic Candidate For Congress Primary Election June 18th 11th District .” Reverse has bio and press quotes w /“ David F . Powers 88 Ferrin Street , Boston ” at bottom right . Minor edge wear on bottom right corner , as well as small age toning on reverse in bottom left corner . Front side remains entirely bright and clean . Overall still Exc . An outstanding artifact from the future president ’ s first foray into campaign politics . John Hillhouse Collection . ( K ) $ 500.00
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