Book Lover

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Text on Button BOOK L♥VER
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Black text on a white background; a heart is used in place of the letter "O" in the word "lover"

Curl Text © Freline, Inc. 1981 Printed in U.S.A.
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A wearer of this button would be proud to announce themselves as a lover of books and reading. The design uses a red heart to replace the “O” in “lover”, which was a style that became popular after the launch of the “I ❤ NY” campaign in 1977. Pin-back buttons like these have long been used to express identity and personal interests. They were a fun and affordable way to share hobbies and passions. In this case, the button lets the wearer display their enthusiasm for books. 

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Busy Beaver Button Co. (n.d.). The history of I heart buttons. Busy Beaver Button Co. https://www.busybeaver.net/the-history-of-i-heart-buttons/

Feira Pop. (n.d.). The history of pin-back buttons: A fun and colorful journey through time. Feira Pop. https://feirapop.com/blogs/news/the-history-of-pin-back-buttons-a-fun-and-colorful-journey-through-time

Catalog ID IL0146