{"product_id":"vintage-kennebunkport-presidential-era-lapel-pin","title":"VINTAGE KENNEBUNKPORT PRESIDENTIAL ERA ENAMEL PIN | NEW OLD STOCK","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully preserved piece of Kennebunkport history from the era when \u003cb\u003ePresident George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush brought the eyes of the world to this small Maine seaside town.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to the late 1980s–early 1990s, this vintage enamel pin features \u003cb\u003eKENNEBUNKPORT MAINE\u003c\/b\u003e surrounding a patriotic American eagle and stars in classic navy, ivory, red and gold tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring George H. W. Bush’s presidency, nearby \u003cb\u003eWalker’s Point—the Bush family’s beloved summer home—became internationally known as the “Summer White House.”\u003c\/b\u003e Presidents, world leaders, dignitaries and members of the press came to Kennebunkport, forever connecting this quintessential Maine town with a remarkable chapter of American presidential history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pin is a wonderful little memento of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes this find especially remarkable is how it was discovered.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than three decades after these pins were produced, we came across a \u003cb\u003every small cache right here in Maine, still unworn and preserved in their original packaging.\u003c\/b\u003e Known in the vintage world as new old stock—or “deadstock”—these pieces had quietly survived together for decades before being discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were fortunate to acquire the collection, and \u003cb\u003eonly a very limited number are available. Once this small group is gone, we cannot guarantee that we will ever be able to source them again.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever one’s politics, the Bush years remain an important part of Kennebunkport’s history. For those who remember that era—or simply love the history of this extraordinary little coastal town—this pin is pure nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally intended as a lapel pin, we especially love wearing ours today \u003cb\u003eon a favorite canvas beach or boat tote\u003c\/b\u003e, mixed among collected vintage Maine, nautical and Americana pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful gift for anyone who summers in Maine, loves Kennebunkport, collects presidential or Maine memorabilia—or simply wishes they were here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Vintage Kennebunkport, Maine enamel pin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Presidential-era Maine collectible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• American eagle and stars motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Navy, ivory, red and gold-tone enamel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Approximately 1” diameter \/ 25.4 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Marked © MAFCO on reverse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Circa late 1980s–early 1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• New Old Stock \/ Unworn Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Discovered in Maine in original packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cb\u003eFrom a very limited collection acquired by Luxe Curations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; FACTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalker’s Point has served as the Bush family’s summer retreat for generations, but during the presidency of \u003cb\u003eGeorge H. W. Bush from 1989–1993\u003c\/b\u003e, Kennebunkport took on an extraordinary new role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oceanfront family compound became widely known as the \u003cb\u003e“Summer White House,”\u003c\/b\u003e where President Bush conducted presidential business and welcomed international leaders and dignitaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages of the President at Walker’s Point—with its rocky Maine coastline and sweeping views of the Atlantic—became an enduring part of his presidency. For a few remarkable summers, this small coastal Maine town found itself at the center of international attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from that period, this vintage Kennebunkport pin captures a wonderfully specific moment in both \u003cb\u003elocal Maine and American presidential history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptional vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece comes from a \u003cb\u003every limited collection of new old stock discovered here in Maine in its original packaging\u003c\/b\u003e and has never been previously worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an authentic vintage piece more than three decades old, very minor variations associated with age and long-term storage may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCARE \u0026amp; MAINTENANCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently wipe with a clean, soft cloth as needed. Avoid abrasive or chemical cleaners and prolonged exposure to moisture to preserve the vintage enamel and gold-tone finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePACKAGING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready to gift in a beautiful Luxe Curations blue velvet jewelry bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage pieces naturally reflect the materials and manufacturing techniques of their period. Please view all photographs carefully for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the extremely limited nature of this vintage find, \u003cb\u003eavailability is limited to the small collection we were fortunate enough to acquire.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions about this piece, please message us and we will be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo returns on jewelry.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luxe Curations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50803461783846,"sku":"LXSVC-5","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/5809\/7350\/files\/7A5301C4-6450-4FCF-9D85-844C881CB9FC.png?v=1786136288","url":"https:\/\/luxecurations.com\/products\/vintage-kennebunkport-presidential-era-lapel-pin","provider":"Luxe Curations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}