{"product_id":"vintage-1951-1952-butler-building-trades-council-a-f-of-l-union-button-lot-of-3","title":"Vintage 1951 1952 Butler Building Trades Council A F of L Union Button Lot of 3","description":" \u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_20\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 1951 1952 Butler Building Trades Council A F of L Union Button Lot of 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_20\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_20\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_28\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eThis is an authentic lot of three vintage labor union celluloid pinback buttons from the Butler Building Trades Council, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor (A.F. of L.). These quarterly dues buttons were worn by union tradesmen in Butler, Pennsylvania, to prove their active membership standing on the job site. The lot covers consecutive periods spanning late 1951 through late 1952.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_2e\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eEach button measures approximately 7\/8 inch in diameter and features a crisp Bastian Bros. Co. manufacturer stamp on the back rim. The three buttons included are:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf#NS0kde\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_2k\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjLm9S4x4eWAxXCKlkFHUyXBn4Q-7AUegYIAAgTEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_2l\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_2m\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eRed Button: Oct-Nov-Dec 1951\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_2n\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_2o\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eWhite\/Silver Button: Jan-Feb-Mar 1952\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;lVrwxf_2w|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"KHhJQ#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_2w\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn#ZxCkTb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_2x\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eBasic Technical Assessment\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf#NS0kde\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_2y\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjLm9S4x4eWAxXCKlkFHUyXBn4Q-7AUegYIAAgUEAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_2z\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_30\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_31\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eOrganization\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Butler Building Trades Council (A.F. of L.)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_37\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_38\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_39\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eType\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quarterly Membership Dues Pinback Buttons\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_3f\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAH\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_3g\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_3h\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eQuantity\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 unique buttons\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_3n\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAK\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_3o\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_3p\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eSize\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7\/8 inch diameter each\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_3v\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAN\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_3w\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_3x\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eManufacturer\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bastian Bros. Co., Rochester, N.Y. (Stamped on collet rims)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_43\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAQ\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_44\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_45\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eFunctional Condition\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: All three pins retain their original, working wire back pins. The metal backings show standard, heavy antique oxidation but remain completely stable.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"oSLmPe#HokZ0d\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_4b\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAT\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_4c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_4d\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eCosmetic Condition\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good vintage condition. The text and official Allied Printing Trades union bug logos on the front remain perfectly legible. The celluloid covers show light surface scuffs and typical aging\/yellowing on the 1952 white button, but they maintain excellent historical character.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"KdQfFc#d5Qebf\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_4c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eselling as pictured 080426gp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;lVrwxf_4j|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"KHhJQ#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_4j\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;lVrwxf_26|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"KHhJQ#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"lVrwxf_26\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"vintage union buttons, butler pa history, building trades council, af of l pinback, labor union memorabilia, bastian bros button, 1950s union pin, dues buttons lot, american federation of labor, pennsylvania labor history\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"Lot of 3 vintage 1951-1952 Butler Building Trades Council A.F. of L. union dues pinback buttons by Bastian Bros. Great local PA labor history lot!\"\u003e","brand":"cyclewarehouse.online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47495910621346,"sku":"butler buttons 080426","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9824\/2861\/files\/a4f8ae90-320c-4ca4-b616-5d4aa0802e34.jpg?v=1785866824","url":"https:\/\/cyclewarehouse.online\/products\/vintage-1951-1952-butler-building-trades-council-a-f-of-l-union-button-lot-of-3","provider":"cyclewarehouse.online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}