RARE DEPARTMENT STORE BUTTON FOR FRANCIS THE TALKING MULE.
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Thursday, February 3, 2011 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, February 3, 2011 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #202 - Part II
Item numbers 1554 through 3213 in auction 202
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Item Description
1.75" button c. 1949 release of "Francis" which starred Donald O'Connor with the horse's voice by Chill Wills. This promotional button was issued by a Cleveland department store famous for its spectacular indoor Christmas tree. The store name also appears on this button with the text "Sterling: Lidner-Davis' Talking Mule" as Francis put in an appearance and additional text on the button proclaims "I've Talked To Francis." Second we've seen. Essentially Mint.
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