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RARE VTG 70s save a watt (it's wise to conserve energy) Pin Pinback Button Badge energy crisis
(From the button museum.org)
Con Editson's "Save a Watt" campaign was a part of this strategy aimed at electricity consumers, which continued through the oil crisis of the mid-1970s. Con Edison’s history as an electricity provider dates to 1882, when Thomas Edison's company supplied electricity to 59 customers in Manhattan.
This button supported Consolidated Edison of New York's energy-saving campaign from the 1970s. Energy companies tried to reduce the demand on their power plants by using existing technology and promoting conservation instead of simply building new plants.
This Vintage 70s laminated metal collectible ecology pin pinback button badge has the phrase “save a watt (it’s wise to conserve energy) in black lettering against a speckled white background. Pin on back.
Size: 1/1/2”
Maker: Unmarked
Color: White & black
Vintage Condition: VG/No damage or flaws to note. Laminate still has a nice shine. Patina on back consistent with age. Pin is securely attached and in working order.
Con Editson's "Save a Watt" campaign was a part of this strategy aimed at electricity consumers, which continued through the oil crisis of the mid-1970s. Con Edison’s history as an electricity provider dates to 1882, when Thomas Edison's company supplied electricity to 59 customers in Manhattan.
This button supported Consolidated Edison of New York's energy-saving campaign from the 1970s. Energy companies tried to reduce the demand on their power plants by using existing technology and promoting conservation instead of simply building new plants.
This Vintage 70s laminated metal collectible ecology pin pinback button badge has the phrase “save a watt (it’s wise to conserve energy) in black lettering against a speckled white background. Pin on back.
Size: 1/1/2”
Maker: Unmarked
Color: White & black
Vintage Condition: VG/No damage or flaws to note. Laminate still has a nice shine. Patina on back consistent with age. Pin is securely attached and in working order.
