RONEY'S BOYS
Image Description:
Blue and red text curved on top and bottom of button on white background. Image of Henry Roney dressed in a suit surrounded by his young performers dressed in matching stars and stripes outfits. Band members holding their musical instruments: banjo, flute, and violin.
Back Paper / Back Info:
ALLIED PRINTING TRADES COUNCIL UNION LABEL NEWARK 3
Buttons made by The Whitehead & Hoag Co.
Newark, N.J., U.S.A.
Patented April 14th, 1896,
July 21st, 1896.
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Additional Information:
One of two designs for the Roney's Boys.
First known band button!
Busy Beaver blog post about these guys.
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