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Rare Vintage 1968 Tiny Tim "President & First Lady" Novelty Campaign Button
$50.00
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Pickup in-store from 105 Wildwood Rd, Temple, PA 19560, USA
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- 1.75 Inches
Up for sale is a fantastic piece of late-1960s pop culture ephemera: an original spoof campaign button featuring the one and only Tiny Tim (Herbert Buckingham Khaury), the iconic falsetto singer and ukulele virtuoso famous for "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" and his 1969 on-air wedding on The Tonight Show.
This 1.75-inch celluloid pinback features a striking red line-drawn caricature of Tiny Tim with his signature long hair and expressive open-mouthed pose, arched text reading "TINY TIM" at the top, and "President & First Lady" along the bottom—a hilarious gender-bending jab at his flamboyant persona amid the wild 1968 presidential election (Nixon vs. Humphrey vs. Wallace).
The front is clean with vibrant red ink and only light edge wear/scuffs consistent with age—no major chips, cracks, or fading. The back is a classic plain shiny metal shell with a secure safety-pin style clasp (no maker marks or union bug, typical for small-run novelty items of the era).
These 1968 Tiny Tim spoof buttons are scarce in the collector market. Similar red-line versions have appeared in major auctions (e.g., Hake's Americana) and WorthPoint records as part of fantasy political memorabilia, often paired with his later 1989 NYC mayor spoof. Modern reproductions (stickers/pins on Etsy/TeePublic) exist, but this shows clear vintage characteristics: aged metal patina, authentic 1960s hardware, and no modern printing tells.
A quirky, conversation-starting gem for Tiny Tim fans, '60s music collectors, political parody enthusiasts, or anyone who loves counterculture oddities!
Condition: Very Good+ for its age—displays beautifully, functions perfectly. See high-res photos of front, back, edges, and clasp.
Measurements: Diameter ~1.75" (standard button size).
Ships securely in a padded envelope with tracking.
Combined shipping available on multiple items. No returns on collectibles, but please ask questions before bidding—happy to provide more photos!
Thanks for looking—bid with confidence on this unique slice of Tiny Tim history!
This 1.75-inch celluloid pinback features a striking red line-drawn caricature of Tiny Tim with his signature long hair and expressive open-mouthed pose, arched text reading "TINY TIM" at the top, and "President & First Lady" along the bottom—a hilarious gender-bending jab at his flamboyant persona amid the wild 1968 presidential election (Nixon vs. Humphrey vs. Wallace).
The front is clean with vibrant red ink and only light edge wear/scuffs consistent with age—no major chips, cracks, or fading. The back is a classic plain shiny metal shell with a secure safety-pin style clasp (no maker marks or union bug, typical for small-run novelty items of the era).
These 1968 Tiny Tim spoof buttons are scarce in the collector market. Similar red-line versions have appeared in major auctions (e.g., Hake's Americana) and WorthPoint records as part of fantasy political memorabilia, often paired with his later 1989 NYC mayor spoof. Modern reproductions (stickers/pins on Etsy/TeePublic) exist, but this shows clear vintage characteristics: aged metal patina, authentic 1960s hardware, and no modern printing tells.
A quirky, conversation-starting gem for Tiny Tim fans, '60s music collectors, political parody enthusiasts, or anyone who loves counterculture oddities!
Condition: Very Good+ for its age—displays beautifully, functions perfectly. See high-res photos of front, back, edges, and clasp.
Measurements: Diameter ~1.75" (standard button size).
Ships securely in a padded envelope with tracking.
Combined shipping available on multiple items. No returns on collectibles, but please ask questions before bidding—happy to provide more photos!
Thanks for looking—bid with confidence on this unique slice of Tiny Tim history!
Irish Mt. Treasures105 Wildwood Rd, Temple, PA 19560, USA