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**Product Description:**
Up for sale is a rare, guaranteed authentic antique political celluloid pinback button from Hoke Smith\'s 1906 gubernatorial campaign for Governor of Georgia. Smith was a prominent progressive era Southern politician who served as the Governor of Georgia (1907–1909, 1911) and later as a U.S. Senator.
The button features a crisp black-and-white portrait of Hoke Smith surrounded by the text \"For Governor Hoke Smith\".
**Manufacturer & Authenticity Details:**
The reverse side retains its complete, original paper backpaper insert from the legendary manufacturer The Whitehead & Hoag Co. of Newark, New Jersey. It cleanly displays their corporate branding, early patent dates from 1894/1896, and the Allied Printing Trades Council union label stamp.
**Condition Notes:**
This item is in excellent antique condition for a piece over 115 years old.
* Front: Clear celluloid face with no splitting, heavy yellowing, or structural cracks. Shows a beautiful natural sepia age patina.
* Reverse: Features the original straight pinback mechanism fully intact. The original paper backing shows minor age toning but remains completely legible and securely seated inside the rim.
* Please review the high-resolution front and back photos to fully evaluate cosmetic condition.
**Shipping:**
Ships safely wrapped and heavily padded in a box to preserve the celluloid and paper backing.
