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Offered here is an authentic antique souvenir pinback from Wellington Park, the historic early 20th-century amusement park once located in Portland, Oregon.
This striking oval pin features a lion riding a rocket, a bold and imaginative design reflecting the era’s fascination with speed, electricity, and modern marvels. The colors remain vibrant, and the pin retains its original period-correct wire clasp, confirming its early manufacture.
Details
• Park: Wellington Park
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Date: Circa 1908–1915 (pre-World War I)
• Material: Early celluloid over Original wire pinback (not a modern safety clasp)
• Shape: Oval
Very good antique condition, especially considering its age (over 100 years old).
• Natural age-appropriate patina
• Minor surface wear consistent with early celluloid pins
• Pinback functions properly
• No modern repairs or alterations
Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
Historical Note
Wellington Park operated from approximately 1905 to 1928 and was one of Portland’s premier amusement destinations. Original souvenirs from the park are increasingly scarce, making this a desirable piece for collectors of:
• Early amusement park / Pacific Northwest history
• Antique pinback buttons
• Pre-1920 ephemera
This pin is an original early 20th-century celluloid pinback with period-correct construction and materials. It is not a reproduction.
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