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Vintage 1970s Homestead High School Pinback Cupertino CA Mustangs Wozniak Jobs
2. Item Specifics Checklist
Handmade: No
Country of Origin: United States
Theme: High School / Vintage Advertising
Year Manufactured: 1970s
Industry Theme: School
Vintage: Yes
Historical Significance: Steve Jobs Steve Wozniak High School
Location of School: Cupertino California Silicon Valley
3. Condition & Condition Description
Item Condition: Used
Condition Description: Front Condition: Excellent, sharp graphics with clean text and minimal surface wear. Back Condition: Displays significant vintage oxidation and surface rust across the metal backplate, as shown in the photos. The original pin mechanism remains fully functional.
4. Description
Vintage 1970s Homestead High School Pinback Button Cupertino CA Mustangs Universal School Products
Up for sale is a rare, authentic vintage booster pinback button from Homestead High School, located in Cupertino, California. This button features the school\'s official dark green Mustang mascot charging forward on a cream background.
Historical Significance:Homestead High School opened in 1962 and sits in the heart of Silicon Valley. Notably, this is the alma mater of Apple Inc. founders Steve Jobs (Class of 1972) and Steve Wozniak (Class of 1968), making it a fascinating piece of early tech-culture and local California history.
Details & Specifications:
Condition Summary:
Front Condition: Excellent, sharp graphics with clean text and minimal surface wear.
Back Condition: Displays significant vintage oxidation and surface rust across the metal backplate, as shown in the photos. The original pin mechanism remains fully functional.
A fantastic acquisition for collectors of vintage California high school sports memorabilia, local Bay Area history, advertising ephemera, or early Silicon Valley / Apple history. Shipped safely and securely with tracking.
Shipping & Store Policies
Domestic Shipping: USPS Ground Advantage (2–5 business days). Securely packaged to ensure safe delivery. Tracking included.
Handling Time: 1 business day.
Returns: Accepted within 30 days. Buyer pays return shipping. Item must be returned in the exact condition it was received.
FAQ Section
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Q: Is this a vintage or reproduction item?A: This is an authentic vintage pinback button from the 1970s, complete with the original \"Universal School Prod. N.Y.C.\" manufacturer stamp along the rim.
Q: What is the connection to Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak?A: Homestead High School in Cupertino, California, is famously the high school alma mater of Apple co-founders Steve Wozniak (Class of 1968) and Steve Jobs (Class of 1972).
Q: What condition is the pin in?A: The front graphic is in excellent condition with crisp text and minimal wear. The metal back exhibits expected vintage oxidation and surface rust appropriate for its age, but the pin mechanism works perfectly.
Q: How will the pin be shipped?A: It is carefully packed and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking included within 1 business day of payment.
