Button, Promotional
Object number2015.107.16
Date1936
OriginUnited States of America
MediumMetal/Paper/Ink
Credit LineIn memory of Edward J. Reis
DescriptionWestinghouse Golden Jubilee pinback button. Front is yellow with black text and decoration. Back is silver-tone metal with pinback across center. Maker's mark along bottom edge.Dimensions0.875 x 0.125 x 0.875 in. (2.2 x 0.3 x 2.2 cm)InscriptionsFront:
"WESTINGHOUSE" printed in black across top.
"GOLDEN JUBILEE" printed in black across bottom.
Yellow "W" outlined in black at center flanked by yellow "1886" on left and yellow "1936" on right.
MarksBottom edge:
Black printed maker's mark: "MM-6173 MADE IN USA".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of Westinghouse-related material collected by Ed Reis.
Previous owner
Edward J. Reis
Related institution
Westinghouse
On View
Not on viewAmerican Safety Table Company
1944-1945
1945
1989-1992
Harry Ash