I'M A BIRD 1910s Litho Tin & Celluloid Comic Pinback- Coffman Cartoonist Origin

Description: Antique Color Lithograph Tin & Celluloid Pinback - I'M A BIRD - Hal Coffman Cartoonist - Tobacciana Cigarettes Giveaway Premium - Comics Origin Era Characters Slogans & Phrases - Forerunners of American Comics and Cartoons - Many Available DESCRIPTION: This antique illustrated comic pinback titled "I’M A BIRD" a cartoon illustrated chicken with a 'first prize' tag attached. A true antique piece, circa 1912, these pinbacks were given away with packs of cigarettes as an enticement to buy their brands. Don't miss the chance to own this early piece of comic history or as a unique gift for someone special. I have many more available on my store. TITLE/ WORDING: "I’M A BIRD". PICTURE/ SUBJECT: Chicken w/ First Prize Tag. YEAR/ERA OF ORIGIN: 1910s. DIAMETER SIZE: 7/8" - 0.875 inches - 22mm. CONDITION: Excellent, light age patina, colors, graphics and lettering crisp and clear, back paper label unblemished. No damage, stains, excessive wear or oxidation. Review images for condition accuracy and verification. SIGNATURE: "Hal Coffman". ILLUSTRATOR BIO: Hal Coffman, Harold Roberto “Hal” Coffman was born in Los Angeles, California on January 3, 1883, according to his World War I draft card. Coffman was a jack of all trades with Hearst Newspapers, supplying large Sunday editorial cartoons (spelling McCay), weekday news and social cartoons, story illustrations, sports cartoons, you name it. Coffman had a long career, at least into the 1940s, but he was never particularly comfortable with series comic strips. The few he did were short-lived. WHERE I GOT IT: A family member's personal collection. Most collected during the 1990s via mail-order Hakes auctions (before internet selling platforms). ADDITIONAL INFO: There are more than 290 color and 170 black & white variations of these size buttons. These color pinbacks are made with lithographed paper illustrations and celluloid covering, die-cut and pressed together with a tin/metal button. The back has a no-hook pin with paper insert of cigarette brand and manufacturer: “FACTORY No. 649, 1st DIST. NY, THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO., PATENTED". Some have just ‘Whitehead & Hoag Co.’ with no cigarette branding. Issuing companies were Hassan, Tokio and Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, popular cigarette brands in the early 1900's. Buttons featured comics and characters illustrated by known and accomplished newspaper illustrators, cartoonists and contributors. These pinback buttons literally come from the dawning age of American comics and where they evolved. These illustrators were the pioneers who began the comic industry that it has become. Contributing artists include: Harry "Bud" Fisher (famous for "Mutt and Jeff" comics), "TAD" (Thomas Aloysius Dorgan) and R.L. "Rube" Goldberg, George McManus, Hal Coffman, "TEP" (Thomas E. Powers), Gus Mager, Tom McNamara (film director), George Herriman (famous for "Krazy Kat" comics) Rudolph Dirks (famous for "The Katzenjammer Kids" comics), HBM and C.M. Payne. Some pinbacks have the same slogan but with different comics, colors and illustrators. SUMMARY: The pinbacks I'm offering are above average in condition, better than many others with higher price tags (when you can find them). These particular pinbacks have not changed owners for the last 30 years. Collector was particular about obtaining good condition pieces (no junk). Pictures are of the actual pinback- what you see is what you will receive. Examine images thoroughly. If you have any questions, contact me and I will respond quickly.🚚 Shipping Info 📦 Fast response and secure packing guaranteed. All orders are thoughtfully and carefully packed and shipped same or next USPS business day. Shipping is automatically combined for multi-piece orders. Free Priority Mail® shipping for orders over $75. 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Price: 16.99 USD

Location: Ellington, Connecticut

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