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FREE: Early 1900s famous Clipper ship FLYING CLOUD sailing lithographed mini pinback button pin

Early 1900s famous Clipper ship FLYING CLOUD sailing lithographed mini pinback button pin
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Description

The listing, Early 1900s famous Clipper ship FLYING CLOUD sailing lithographed mini pinback button pin has ended.

Offered is a mini 5/8" lithographed pinback button that shows the FLYING CLOUD in full rigging sails.

This Clipper Ship held the world record for 100 years for the fastest passage from New York to San Francisco during the Gold Rush in California. It had a woman as its navigator during an 1853 race with the Hornet.

A neat unusual small pin.
Questions & Comments
Original
A very nice item, I am watching.
Mar 12th, 2012 at 6:55:45 AM PDT by
Original
Thanks. Interesting 1800s history of this Clipper. Hopefully someone will enjoy having this button honoring it in their collection.
Mar 12th, 2012 at 10:16:37 AM PDT by
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Cute pin! Do you know how old it is?
Mar 13th, 2012 at 10:10:06 AM PDT by
Original
It came with a group of pins that were dated 1939 and older, so likely 1910s to 1920s based on my experience with lithographed pinback buttons.
Mar 13th, 2012 at 8:21:03 PM PDT by
Original
I think this is probably the coolest pin ever F&W and bidding
Mar 13th, 2012 at 5:30:44 PM PDT by
Original
Thank you. Returned the fan favor.
Mar 13th, 2012 at 8:20:07 PM PDT by

Early 1900s famous Clipper ship FLYING CLOUD sailing lithographed mini pinback button pin is in the Antiques category
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