
Woodrow Wilson political campaign pinback button
Estimated Value
$20-$75
A small round political campaign pinback button featuring a portrait of Woodrow Wilson with his name printed along the lower edge. The piece appears to be a lithographed or printed campaign button mounted in a metal shell with a straight pin attachment. The design is simple and typical of early 20th-century American political memorabilia. No maker's mark is visible in the provided image, and the exact campaign year cannot be confirmed from this view alone.
Era
Early 20th century, likely 1912-1916 (Wilson presidential campaign era)
Origin
United States
Material
Printed paper insert, metal pinback shell, metal pin stem
Condition
Fair to Good; visible age toning and surface wear, with no obvious major damage visible in the image. The image surface appears somewhat faded/soft, and the button shows expected age-related wear.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 1.25 to 1.5 inches in diameter
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium; the style, portrait, and construction are consistent with an early campaign pinback, but the image is limited and no reverse side, maker mark, or construction details are visible to confirm originality.
Provenance
Likely produced in the United States for a Woodrow Wilson presidential campaign or related political support effort, most plausibly around the 1912 or 1916 election cycles.
Historical Significance
Woodrow Wilson campaign buttons are desirable pieces of American political memorabilia because they relate to a U.S. president and the progressive-era political landscape. Value depends heavily on exact variant, condition, and whether it is an original period example.
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