Shamrock Pins and Buttons
Description: The Molly Maguires were a secret society of Irishmen that were active in the anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania during the late 19th century, and by active I mean they used physical violence to fight back against the coal bosses whose treatment of their workers were nothing short of oppressive. In fact, some consider the Mollies to be a direct precursor to organized labor in the United States. The design is done in a vintage “chalk board” style which fits perfectly for the Molly Maguires design since the style is a throw back to the 19th century saloon signs. If you look closely at all the different text on the design, you’ll see references to Molly Maguire history. The “coffin notes”, a quote from a Molly Maguire, and the le...
Description: Paddy's Pub (or Paddy's Irish Pub) is an unsuccessful Irish bar in South Philadelphia. Paddy's is owned and operated by members of "The Gang". Paddy's Pub is dominated by a long wooden bar. The entrance to the bar is in the front. In the back is a pool table, and a door to an office. A green door leading to an alley can be found on the other side of the main room, across from the office door.
Description: While the shamrock gets most of the glory in modern times, it's actually the Celtic harp that has been the major emblem of Ireland throughout history! The history of this emblem of the Emerald Isle stretches back into ancient times. It was the most sought after instrument throughout all of the Celtic lands, not just Ireland. Scotland, Wales, Brittany, anywhere there were vestiges of Celtic culture you would find the Celtic harp. In fact, the harp was so prominent in Celtic culture, that the Celtic harp came to symbolize them as a people. You can find images of the Celtic harp on the flags of the Irish regiments of the American Civil war, the Guinness emblem, and many other logos where "Irishness" is meant to be demonstrated. S...
Description: It's almost time, kids! The clock is ticking … Watch the horrorthon, get your mask on at 9pm, die HORRIBLY. You know – the usual. This 'Halloween III'-inspired design will get you in the right mood for Samhain, when the hills ran red with the blood of animals and children, and you'll be screaming at the phone switchboards of TV stations up and down the country before you know it. Altogether, now: "Turn it off! Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! STOP IT!" … LOL ;-) Comes in three versions.
