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The celluloid pinback button was patented in 1896 by the Whitehead and Hoag Company of New Jersey. It was an exciting, new way to colorfully advertise products, commemorate people or events, support favorite causes and candidates, or memorialize a fallen hero, by wearing on one's lapel, jacket or bag. Of course, many students, fans and alumni have proudly worn pinback buttons to show support for the Badgers over the years.
Below is a display of Wisconsin homecoming buttons that often illustrated the kind of spirit and excitement reserved for only the most special of events on the college campus.
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1917
vs. Minnesota First homecoming game at new Camp Randall Stadium |
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1919 vs. Minnesota |
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1923 vs. Minnesota
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1926 vs. Iowa |
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1927 vs. Iowa
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1929 vs. Purdue
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1930 vs. Pennsylvania
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1932 vs. Illinois |
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1934 vs. Illinois
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1935 vs. Purdue |
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1936 vs. Chicago |
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1937 vs. Iowa |
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1939 vs. Purdue |
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1941 vs. Purdue |
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1942 vs. Ohio State |
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1947 vs. Iowa |
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1948 vs. Northwestern |
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1949 vs. Iowa |
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1950 vs. Purdue |
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1951 vs. Indiana |
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1952 vs. Northwestern |
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1953 vs. Iowa |
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1954 vs. Northwestern |
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1955 vs. Michigan State |
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1956 vs. Northwestern |
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1957 vs. Illinois |
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1958 vs. Northwestern |
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1959 vs. Illinois
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1962 vs. Northwestern |
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1963 vs. Northwestern |
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1964 vs. Michigan State |
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1965 vs. Ohio State |
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1966 vs. Purdue |
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1968 vs. Indiana |
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1969 vs. Indiana
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1979 vs. Iowa |
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1982 vs. Toledo
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1989 vs. Northwestern
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