Cowboy Button???

[dubby90]

Found this in the Clinton River. One of the few items found today. Can anyone identify it?

 

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[BIG61AL]

Could be a custom button for a modern item of clothing, but that's just a guess.

 

[diggummup]

Is that a pinback type of button? It looks like a stickpin coming from the back of it.Kinda looks like Hopalong Cassidy.

 

[downindixie]

Your find,was it anywhere near Bush's ranch?

 

[trk5capt]

It May Be A Tom Mix Pin, He Was A Movie Cowboy Star Back In The Age Of Silent Movies Early 1900's. Just A Shot, Maybe PBK Or MONTY Has More Info. trk5capt...

 

[diggummup]

Your find,was it anywhere near Bush's ranch?

Naw man it was found in Clinton's river!
Dubby90-can you post a pic.of the back?
That's a good guess too trk5capt.Old Tom Mix,almost forgot about him.

 

[PBK]

Hey, guys... I checked Tom Mix premiums, and those of quite a few other old cowboy stars and characters. Drew a blank on all of them. For some reason, it sort of reminds me of Red Ryder, but no match there either. Could be just a generic dimestore item— maybe a decoration off something like a kid's cowboy hat, belt, cap pistol holster, etc.

 

[dubby90]

Here is a look at the back of the button.

 

[willie d]

It's a hopalong cassidy button. Just saw it on Lost Treasure's website. Tip of the day very bottom of the page.

 

[PBK]

It's a hopalong cassidy button. Just saw it on Lost Treasure's website. Tip of the day very bottom of the page.

Hmmm. It's not there now.

I'm not sure about this one. It's not listed in the "Hopalong Cassidy" sections of either Hake's Guide to Cowboy Character Collectibles or Price Guide to Character Toys (which includes much more than just toys).

Also, if you do a search on images of Hopalong Cassidy, you'll notice that the bandanna is always worn straight down, with his "trademark" longhorn slide, not at the side as on Dubby's. The hat is different, too. See examples below.

 

[willie d]

Here's the pic from Lost Treasure.

 

[PBK]

Here's the pic from Lost Treasure.

Hey, Willie—

I think that's the Hopalong Cassidy Good Luck coin/token. Here's a pic:

 

[PhotoTJ]

The hat is different, and no bandana. I think it's Will Rogers.

 

[PBK]

The hat is different, and no bandana.

You're right! However, just so we're clear here, my Reply #11 above is in reference to the pic posted by Willie, not to Dubby's find.

As I said in Reply #9: Also, if you do a search on images of Hopalong Cassidy, you'll notice that the bandanna is always worn straight down, with his "trademark" longhorn slide, not at the side as on Dubby's. The hat is different, too.

 

[willie d]

The hat is different, and no bandana. I think it's Will Rogers.

Good job on the ID. WTG