The Beatles Paul McCartney

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Text on Button THE BEATLES PAUL McCARTNEY
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Black text curved on upper portion of button on red background. Centered grey scale photograph of Paul McCartney's face on white speckled background.

Curl Text GREEN DUCK CO., CHICAGO MADE IN USA C. SELTAER 1964
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Paul McCartney formed one of the most successful songwriting duos of all time along with John Lennon. Although best known for his career with the Beatles, he formed the band Wings after the Beatles' breakup and then began his successful solo career in 1982. As of 2013, he has 49 studio albums which included his work with the Beatles, Wings, collaborations, and solo work. 

This button is part of a set of 9. The buttons were circulated in vending machines in the US in the 1960s. 

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Julien's. (n.d.). The Beatles 1964 Green Duck button pins [Shopping listing]. https://bid.juliensauctions.com/lot-details/index/catalog/298/lot/114498/THE-BEATLES-1964-GREEN-DUCK-BUTTON-PINS 

Paul McCartney. (n.d.). Timeline. https://www.paulmccartney.com/timeline 

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