Sherwin-Williams promotional pinback button or lapel badge
Estimated Value
$15-$50
Small round promotional button advertising Sherwin-Williams Paints & Varnishes. The design features two illustrated figures holding paint cans with the slogan 'Brighten-Up America' and the Sherwin-Williams name prominently displayed. The piece appears to be a vintage advertising pinback or badge, likely distributed as a promotional item. The artwork and typography are characteristic of early-to-mid 20th century commercial advertising ephemera.
Era
Mid-20th century, likely 1930s-1950s
Origin
United States
Material
Printed paper or lithographed celluloid over metal pinback construction
Condition
Fair to Good; visible age toning, surface wear, light staining, and minor scuffs. Graphic remains legible, but the piece shows noticeable age-related wear.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium; the style, materials, and branding are consistent with a vintage promotional button, but the reverse side and maker's mark are not visible, so exact dating and authenticity cannot be fully confirmed from this image alone.
Provenance
Likely issued by Sherwin-Williams as a promotional or employee/publicity item in the United States. Exact distribution context is unknown without the reverse side or maker's mark.
Historical Significance
Advertising buttons like this reflect early mass-marketing and brand promotion in American consumer culture. Sherwin-Williams is a long-established U.S. paint manufacturer, and ephemera such as this can be of interest to collectors of advertising memorabilia and industrial history.
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