Celluloid campaign pinback button 'For Mayor Charles Bookwalter'

This celluloid pinback button represents early 20th century American political campaign memorabilia. Campaign buttons featuring photographic portraits became popular in the 1890s-1920s as an affordable way for candidates to promote their campaigns and for supporters to display their political allegiances. The celluloid construction and photographic portrait style are characteristic of this era's political ephemera. Charles Bookwalter served as the Mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana from 1903 to 1907 and 1909 to 1913 . The pin has been replaced. 4” Dia Political campaign buttons are highly sought after by collectors of Americana, political memorabilia enthusiasts, and historians interested in local and regional political history. These items appeal to collectors for their historical significance, artistic design, and connection to specific candidates and elections. Buttons for lesser-known local candidates like mayors can be particularly rare and valuable, as they were produced in smaller quantities compared to presidential campaign items.