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Glass George Washington Inaugural Button Paperweights — Made in America

Glass George Washington Inaugural Button Paperweights — Made in America

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Image of two of George Washington's Inaugural buttons under crystal, hand crafted in America.

Boxed, with a foldout with historical information about George Washington's inaugural buttons.

Made in America.

In your choice of two designs:

  • Dotted script — "GW" initials surrounded by the inscription "LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT.". 
  • Linked states — Depicts the script initials "GW" surrounded by the inscription "LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT" with an exterior linked ring of script letters representing the original thirteen colonies.

Size: 3" in diameter and 1.25" high

Weight: 7.04 oz

Historical information on these and other inaugural buttons:

Shipping

Key dates for the 2024 holiday shopping season

For our regular merchandise. Does not include personalized items, signed books, or Rare Finds. See below for more information on these.
  • December 13 at 2 pm Eastern: Our recommended deadline for domestic Christmas delivery via USPS. While we can't guarantee delivery, regardless of carrier, our hope is that if you order by December 13, USPS will have be able to get orders to domestic addresses by Christmas. This date is more conservative than the date published by USPS. We want to be sure that everyone gets their gift in time.

  • December 19 at 2 pm Eastern: Orders for in-stock items (excluding Rare Finds) received by 2 pm Eastern Monday through Friday will ship the same day if you specify UPS 3 Day Select delivery.

  • December 23 at noon: The last day to ship orders before Christmas. If you want to have something shipped overnight, call Lee Wright at 469-233-7712 by noon Eastern to find out whether that's possible and the shipping charge.  

For  personalized items, signed books, or Rare Finds purchased after December 13

  • If you purchase a Rare Find item after December 13 and want it delivered by Christmas, contact Lee Wright as soon as you make your purchase to see what the options are.

 


For shipments to addresses within the U.S. (scroll down for International shipping) 

Flat-rate shipping: Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, and button packs is $5.95.

For hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets, the shipping cost is $8.95. 

Our flat rate shipping means you can add two or more t-shirts, sweatshirts, or caps for no additional shipping charge.

Note that some large or heavy items, including larger framed prints, may have a different shipping charge or a shipping surcharge. When they do, it will be noted on the product page.

 

Timing

We try to ship orders within three business days of receiving them. This applies to in-stock items. Framed items or items requiring personalization may take up to two weeks longer. If there is an extended delay, it will be noted on the product page.

We close for a week over Independence Day and Christmas. A notice will appear at the top of every page of the site in advance of this closure.

We ship most orders via USPS, so if the post office is closed, we won't be shipping orders that day.

If you need to receive your order by a certain date, such as to give as a gift or have for a trip, we recommend ordering at least two weeks in advance, especially if you are using USPS shipping. 

If you're looking for reliable, on-time deliveries, we strongly suggest upgrading to "UPS 3 Business Day Select Shipping."

Additional notes:

  • When fulfillment takes longer, such as around the Christmas holidays, we'll put up an announcement in the site and will list recommended shipping deadlines below.
  • If an item is out of stock, we will contact you.
  • If one of your items is an advance order, that will be noted on the product page along with an estimate of when it will ship. If that estimated date changes, the product page will be updated.

    Charges for shipping to destinations in the United States and to APO, DPO, and FPO addresses

    • Free shipping
      • On stickers, magnets, decals, patches, static clings, and individual button pins.

    • US Postal Service shipping - The least expensive, though also less reliable than UPS. (See more on UPS in the next section.) 

      • $5.95 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs.

        Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price is still fixed at $5.95. Our flat rate shipping means you can add another t-shirt, cap, or book for no additional shipping charge.

      • $8.95 for hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.

    We strongly recommend using UPS, especially in November and December.

      UPS 3 Business Day Select 

      Note: UPS 3 Business Day select is not available for addresses in Hawaii and Alaska. If UPS is selected for Hawaii or Alaska, the order will be shipped UPS Ground.

      Cut off time: Orders received by 8 am Eastern will ship the same business day.  Orders received after that time will ship the next business day. Applies to in-stock items that do not require personalization or signing. 
        UPS's normal (non-holiday) delivery guarantee is by the end of the third business day, and this includes delivery on Saturday.  This applies to the 48 contiguous states. 
          • $14.95 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs.

          • $18.95 for hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.

          • If the actual shipping cost is significantly higher than what we’re charging, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

        • UPS Overnight (Next Business Day Delivery)
        Before placing your order, call 469-233-7712.

        For shipments to addresses outside the United States

        Destinations

        We only ship to locations that are served by US Postal Service International Service.

        Charges

        • Canada and Mexico

          • Rate starts at $40.00 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs, hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.
        • Rest of the World

          • Rates starts at $65.00.

        Additional charges for all destinations

        Some large, heavy items may have an additional shipping charge.  If that's the case, it will be noted on the product page.

        If the actual shipping cost is significantly higher than what we’re charging, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

          All original designs are copyrighted by The History List

          All designs are copyrighted by The History List and the History Nerd text and design on t-shirts is a registered trademark. If you see a knock off, please let me know.

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          Customer Reviews

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          Jonathan B.
          Great product

          Great product. Not only a functioning paperweight, but also historically accurate.

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          Sarah H.

          Ordered 3 products all came very quickly and mostly as described. The button paperweight was just a piece of paper under glass and not an actual button as described. I feel as though that should have been in the description, I did not see it unless it was missed in fine print somewhere.

          Over all very happy with the products, shipping time and company. Would purchase from again.

          Thank you for your order, Sarah. Glad to hear that you are happy with the things you received and appreciate you pointing out the need to further clarify the paper weights. The original buttons are so expensive that I hadn't thought to add that detail and will update the description. For example, here's one for $11,000 from a leading dealer in early American historical items: https://www.sethkaller.com/item/2133-25446-Original-1789-First-Inaugural-Button:-“Memorable-Era---March-the-Fourth-1789”.

          Thanks, again, for your order and review. — Lee Wright | Founder

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          Hervey P.
          Inaugural buttonlPaperweight

          Excellent!! Great gift items for Early America historians, and general America historians.

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          Sharon
          Just right

          The size, weight and design are perfect. I ordered the Linked Colonies for my son, who is a history teacher. Won't take up too much room on his desk, but is heavy enough to hold down papers.

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          Spencer W.
          Perfectly weighted

          Not too heavy and not too expensive. The design is very clear despite being printed.