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GAMOSSI KID CLUB BUTTON - WHITEHEAD AND HOAG

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This 7/8” button portrays a young boy in overalls and large hat. We don’t know the meaning of the word “Gamossi.” Reverse has early back paper by Whitehead and Hoag c. 1900. Text reads “This No. May Draw A Prize/No. 1550.” The number “1550” has been crossed out and inked above is a different number which appears to read “120.” Hake book "Collectible Pin-Back Buttons" photo example Children’s Clubs section #100. Only one we’ve seen.  I have provided photos of another extant button. This button was offered by the Gamossi Glove Company out of Minneapolis, MN. Gamossi sold kid's gloves and umbrellas. Below are advertisements from Gamossi from 1905-1906 that give details as to the origin of this button, the kid club and how you could win a pair of gloves from the prize number on the back.