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Antique Minnesota political campaign pinback button featuring “For Governor J.E. Jacobson” with portrait.
Reverse has original paper insert marked: Quimby Mfg. Co. “Ivoloid” – Minneapolis (great maker detail for collectors).
Details
Type: Antique political campaign pin / pinback button
Size: 0.75 inch (3/4”) diameter
Construction: early celluloid-style (“Ivoloid”) front, metal back, straight pin
Maker: Quimby Mfg. Co. (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Era: c. 1890s–1900s (estimated)
Condition: vintage wear/toning/spotting consistent with age; pin present; paper insert remains (see photos)
A scarce early Minnesota-made campaign pin with maker-marked “Ivoloid” insert.