ITEM DESCRIPTION:  This wonderfully detailed, FABRIC covered tin pinback Valentine's Day LAPEL PIN BUTTON was made by Hallmark in 1978. It is known as the "VALENTINES 'SMILE IF YOU WANNA NECK' PORCUPINE" pinback button. Many of these vintage Hallmark Lapel pins are modeled after Hallmark Merry Miniatures of the same design.

The older pinback button features a solid red background with a comical porcupine animal with little pink hearts on the tips of his quills with the funny caption "SMILE...IF YOU WANNA NECK" in lettering above and below the image. 

It is Hallmark item number VLP62-3, originally retailed for $1.00 and  has a hook/safety pin "C" style clasp on the back. 

CONDITION:  Very good condition with light surface wear and comes from a smoke free environment.

MEASUREMENTS:  Measures 2 1/4" in diameter.

TRADEMARKS/UNDERSTAMPS:  The back of the pin is signed with the incised Hallmark name, "© Hallmark Cards, Inc." along with "MADE IN U.S.A."

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