{"product_id":"29l-1950s-1960s-teddy-bear-novelty-buttons-3-4-inches-set-of-4","title":"29L 1950s-1960s Teddy Bear Novelty Buttons 3\/4 Inches Set of 4","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSet of four adorable vintage tan teddy bears wearing red neckerchiefs (or scarves\/bows) plastic kiddie novelty shank buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeasure approximately 29L, 19 lignes, 18.4 mm, or 23\/32 inch (close to 3\/4\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey were made in the mid-20th century, 1950s to early 1960s, during the height of colorful molded plastic novelty buttons for children's clothing in the post-war era. This period featured whimsical animal designs (especially teddy bears, often with painted details like black paws\/ears\/noses, button eyes implied by dots, and festive red accents) on baby rompers, toddler outfits, or holiday-themed kids' wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDelightfully detailed 3D molding—including jointed-like limbs, rounded tummies with circle accents, and applied red neckerchiefs painted on—along with the high-profile self-shank (molded integral loop).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe material is molded plastic, a durable thermoplastic (likely acetate, early acrylic, or similar non-flammable synthetic common after celluloid's phase-out in the 1940s), with a glossy tan\/beige base and hand-painted or applied black\/brown\/red details for the paws, ears, nose, eyes, and scarf. This multi-color painting and realistic sculpting match classic mid-century kiddie novelties produced in mass quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese were manufactured in the United States, where companies like Ideal Novelty (or similar firms) and button houses churned out playful animal-themed buttons for the booming children's apparel market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTheir cute, collectible teddy bear motif, a perennial favorite since the early 1900s teddy craze, made them popular. A charming set—teddy bear buttons like these are always favorites among vintage kiddie collectors!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43533465354429,"sku":"B090","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/B090_a1.jpg?v=1768675766","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/29l-1950s-1960s-teddy-bear-novelty-buttons-3-4-inches-set-of-4","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}