This Polka Dot Lion Head variant press named after the pattern on the body has about a dozen known presses. A very rare style press. The Polka dot pattern and Dominoes (rather than polka dots appear in this base) were both ubiquitous and "all American" in the 1880's around the time of this press pattern. The rarest of the rare the raised dot seal is only the second one known.
Starting in the years between 1830-1835, Europe and then the United States were struck by a dance craze originating in Europe. The peak of the "polka" craze lasted 1840 to 1890. Polka clubs began the idea of adopting a uniform pattern on clothing worn by women who were members of these polka clubs. The "polka dot pattern" was born. In vogue for so long manufacturers creating numerous dotted products. Polka dot hats, curtains, fabrics, all kinds of polka dot items, sold very well and made businessmen and merchants small fortunes. Most of these products have long disappeared…. “Polkadot WebBlog”
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