Info on this button... Age?

[Evolution]

Found this the other day at a house dating to 1890. A one piece flat button with a shield and the word CLEVELAND on it. It was found at a similar depth to a few finds that were around 1900 or so... so I'm guessing this button is about that old... From my experience, I thought flat buttons were a little older than this... although I'm sure there are exceptions. Does anyone have any information about this button regarding age? There does not appear to be any back mark. I googled Cleveland button and didn't really find anything. Maybe a more modern clothing button?

 

[charlives]

It looks to be a campaign button for Grover Cleveland....1890s was his 2nd term. Sweet find!

 

[Evolution]

It looks to be a campaign button for Grover Cleveland....1890s was his 2nd term. Sweet find!

It's funny you say that because that's exactly what my mother said when I showed it to her. It would be pretty cool if it was but I don't have the reference books for buttons that I would need to verify this. I googled Grover Cleveland buttons and nothing that looked even remotely like that came up.... ?

 

[creskol]

Where did you find it?

 

[Evolution]

Where did you find it?

Found in a yard from a home that was built in 1890 in upstate NY. Found an 1899 barber half dollar about 25 feet from it.

 

[creskol]

I have checked both volumes of Railroad and Transit Buttons, as well as Albert's book , and I can't find a match for it.

 

[Evolution]

I have checked both volumes of Railroad and Transit Buttons, as well as Albert's book , and I can't find a match for it.

Thanks very much for trying creskol. I appreciate it.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I didnt find it on the Waterbury site either but my first thought was Cleveland Police. Is there something on the badge?

 

[creskol]

I also just finished looking through Hughs & Lester's "Big Book of Buttons" but couldn't find it in there either.

 

[Evolution]

I didnt find it on the Waterbury site either but my first thought was Cleveland Police. Is there something on the badge?

There's no writing on the badge/shield. Three vertical stripes on the bottom...each of which consists of 4 thinner stripes. The top has either 8 or 9 stars.

 

[Evolution]

Here's a clearer picture of it.

 

[creskol]

That's a beauty and a real stumper. I have exhausted my resources for an ID, but you might try sending a photo to the folks at: Cleveland Police Museum

They may be able to help or point you in the right direction.

Good Luck and please let us know what you find out.

 

[ivan salis]

do not forget the fire dept as well * and postal workers too --any uniformed city person -- might be the city "coat of arms" rather than a badge .

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Another possibility is the Cleveland Overall Company vintage workwear: The Cleveland Overall Co. UNION MADE Blue HBT Coveralls