{"product_id":"33l-1950s-1960s-blue-teddy-bear-novelty-buttons-7-8-inches-set-of-2","title":"33L 1950s-1960s Blue Teddy Bear Novelty Buttons 7\/8 Inches Set of 2","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese two vintage blue teddy bear novelty shank buttons feature detailed realistic molding that includes textured fur, rounded limbs, bow tie, and are in a delightful seated pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeasure approximately 33L, 33 lignes, 20.9 mm, or 53\/64 inch (close to 7\/8\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey were made in the mid-20th century, from the 1950s to early 1960s, at the peak of colorful molded plastic novelty buttons for children's clothing. This post-war era featured whimsical, fully sculpted animal figures (teddy bears with bows, painted or molded details like facial features and accessories) on baby\/toddler outfits, rompers, or casual kids' wear—emphasizing cute, playful realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe high-profile self-shank (integral molded plastic loop) and deep, detailed sculpting (including the bow tie and limb definition) are hallmarks of that timeframe, differing from flatter, simpler, or mass-reproduced styles in later decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe material is molded plastic, a durable thermoplastic (likely acetate, early acrylic, or similar glossy non-flammable synthetic that became standard after celluloid's decline in the 1940s), with a solid bright blue color throughout—no applied paint, which holds up well and gives a vibrant, uniform finish typical of quality 1950s-1960s novelties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese were produced in the United States, where manufacturers focused on fun, themed kiddie buttons during the baby boom. Blue teddy bears (especially with bows) evoke a classic childlike vibe, making them popular for themed garments—rarer in solid blue compared to tan\/brown versions, adding to their charm for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43533508837565,"sku":"B111","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/B111_a1.jpg?v=1768673846","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/33l-1950s-1960s-blue-teddy-bear-novelty-buttons-7-8-inches-set-of-2","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}