Edward VIII, 1937.

Sutton Coldfield, England : Streetly Manufacturing Company, 1937.

1 button : Beetleware (urea-formaldehyde resin) ; 4 x 3 cm

"Beetlware. Made in England." Beetleware, a plastic made from urea formaldehyde resin, was manufactured in Britain by Streetly Manufacturing Company, at Sutton Coldfield (near Birmingham).

The button depicts Edward VIII, facing left, within a wreath border. A crown is superimposed over the year 1937 at top; Edward's name is at bottom. The design elements are molded in white relief, against a red background.

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August 21, 2019