Antique 1910 ABA American Bankers Assoc Pin Ribbon Long Beach CA Wm H Hoegee Co For Sale

1. Item Description: 1910 ABA Long Beach Excursion Souvenir Ribbon & PinOffered here is an exceptional piece of early 20th-century Southern California history: an original 1910 American Bankers Association (ABA) souvenir ribbon commemorating their special excursion to Long Beach, California, on October 8th, 1910.This artifact is a relic from the 36th annual ABA convention. While the main convention took place in Los Angeles, this specific badge was issued for the exclusive Saturday outing where delegates traveled via the "Red Car" trolleys to the coast for a day of beachfront celebration.Product Specifications• Frontage: Brass-toned celluloid pin featuring stylized "ABA" gothic lettering.Ribbon: Original dark-toned silk ribbon with characteristic fishtail cut.Reverse: Features the highly coveted original paper insert from The Wm. H. Hoegee Co. of Los Angeles, the premier Pacific Coast outfitter of the era.Date: October 8th, 1910.
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Collector Notes• Maker Mark Rarity: The presence of the Wm. H. Hoegee Co. label is a major value-add. Hoegee was a legendary L.A. manufacturer, and "label-intact" pins are prized by regional history specialists.Niche Provenance: Unlike general convention badges, this "Long Beach" variant was for a single-day excursion, making it significantly harder to find than the standard Los Angeles delegate pins from the same week.Material Integrity: For a piece over 110 years old, the celluloid remains vibrant and the silk retains its structural form, a testament to the high-quality manufacturing of the Hoegee company.
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Why Add This to Your Collection?1. Financial History: A tangible connection to the American Bankers Association during the "Golden Age" of American banking, just years before the creation of the Federal Reserve.Southern California Heritage: A must-have for Long Beach or Los Angeles historians. It captures the city during its most rapid era of growth and its emergence as a world-class resort destination.Ephemeral Rarity: Paper-backed celluloid ribbons are "survivor" pieces. Most were discarded after the event; finding one with the manufacturer’s label preserved is a rare opportunity for the discerning ephemera collector.