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| Text on Button | FAITHFULNESS VIOLET |
| Image Description | Illustration of a purple violet with green leaves on a white background with black text on the top and bottom edge. |
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THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK N.J. PATENTED JULY 17, 1894 APRIL 14, 1896 JULY 21, 1896 |
| Curl Text | PAT JULY 21 1896 |
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| Additional Information | This was a give-away button from American Pepsin Gum Company and was part of a collectible set. Many gum manufactures in the late 1800's used pepsin powder in their chewing gum and marketed it as a way to aid in digestion. Pepsin was thought to settle stomach issues and help people with digestive concerns. The violets seen here allude to Christian symbolism, which are said to embody the humility and modesty of Mary. Other Christian illustrations for the violet represent spiritual wisdom and faithfulness, as seen in this particular button. |
| Catalog ID | AD0141 |