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Posted By: andy

Hi Paul,

Thanks for the response. A while back I found some information about this "lithello" process and if I remember right, it was billed as some sort of litho/celluloid combo. To the touch as well as visually, you can't tell the difference between this product and a straight celluloid button. I've added a pic of the back to show you the construction.

The origin of this button is kinda funny. In the early to mid-70's, my dad was in a store called "Awards by Kay" in Sacramento. It was basically a trophy shop and in the corner was one of those carpeted houses that cats climb on. This button was pinned on this thing and he asked if he could have it and the guy said sure.

Some time ago, a collector said that this pin was given out in conjunction with a golf tournament that Mays attended/hosted in Hawaii. I'm not sure about that but it certainly does appear to be a sample design that could be ordered with the text/photos of the buyers choice.

Thanks again,
-Andy