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May, 19 5 4 NATIONAL BUTTON BULLETIN 227

ENLISTED MEN'S RUBBER U. S. NAVY BUTTONS
Several variants of these molded rubber buttons have been reported
recently. In the group illustrated here, from the collection of Mrs. Lily
Lebus of California, there are two distinct patterns-the upright anchor
:Lnd the horizontal anchor.
If any of our readers know of other variants, the writer would be
pleased to hear about them.
UPRIGHI' ANCIIOR PATTNRN
1. A siightly raised rim around each hole; 32 mm.
"NOVELTY RUBBER Co. / 1851."
"GOODYEAR'S / PATENT." raised.
2. No rim around holes; 31 mm.
"NOVELTY RUIIBER Co. / NEW-YORK."
"GOODYEAR'S PATENT. / 1849-1851" impressed.
HORIZONTAL ANCI{OR PATIERN
b. No period after the letters " U S N;" 33 mm.
"NOVELTY RUBBER Co. / NEW-YORK."
"GOODYEAR'S PATENT. / 1849-51" impressed.
4. The holes are cut sharply; 35 mm,
..NOVELTY RUBBER Co. / NE.W YORK.',
"GOODYEAR'S PATENT / 1857" raised.
5. A raised rim around each hole: 35 mm.
"NOVELTY RUBBER Co / NEW YORK."
"GOODYEAR'S PATENT / t851" raised.
6. No rim around holes: 35 mm.
'.NOVELTY RUBBER Co. / NEW-YORK.''
"GOODYEAR'S PATENT. / 1849-51." impressed.
Note: The first line refers to the outer circle of the backmark and the
second line to the inner circle.
Contributed by A. H. (Dewy) Albert.