Button 054: Ted Hake Americana & Collectibles

54. Ted Hake: Americana & Collectibles (1975).

This advertising button was commissioned by pop culture antiquarian dealer Ted Hake and printed as part of a larger Kitchen Sink button sheet. It is numbered "54" but do not confuse it with the Rick Meyerowitz #54-A, which is known as as #72 on the official KSP button list.

Cartoon Factory stalwart Peter Poplaski drew the portrait of Hake. His shirt ---how appropriate--- is covered with collectible buttons. The detail is so amazing that you can actually identify characters on the tiny buttons such as Hopalong Cassidy, Mickey Mouse, Joe Louis, Barry Goldwater, Charlie Chaplin and Ike! 2.25 inch diameter.

One note, for serious button collectors, you may want to read the KSP BUTTON TEXT which explains the numbering systems for identifying the various buttons produced over the last 30 years, or see the COMPLETE KSP BUTTON LIST. The list is VERY long, so be patient while it loads.