Button, Promotional
Object number2008.20.2
Mediummetal, plastic, ink
Credit LineGift of Edward J. Reis
DescriptionCircular metal button with plastic cover. FRONT: 3 concentric circles (silver, black, orange from outer edge inward) and silver five-point star with black outline in middle and extending across the circles; in the silver circle is message in black and orange letters; inside star is a light bulb with radiating rays; and across bottom two points is a black banner with company name in orange letters. BACK: shaft with clasp.Dimensions2.125 in. (5.4 cm)InscriptionsIn the silver circle with black letters are "DON'T" to the left of top point of star, "FORGET" to the right of top point, and "LAMPS" between bottom two points; across bottom two points is a black banner with "WESTINGHOUSE" in orange letters.
Historical NotesPart of a collection donated by Ed Reis after the George Westinghouse Museum closed in 2007 and their collection was transferred to the History Center.
Related institution
Westinghouse
On View
Not on view
1847-1969
c. 1917
1929