Whatzit mean?

[Reanm8er]

Howdy all! I've been sorting through my pinback buttons lately and happened
upon this one.


It's from a Sheet Metal Workers Local in Illinois. It was made by the Green
Duck Company in Chicago, don't know when. Perhaps the slogan could help
date it.

Thanks for looking!

 

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[owlcreek]

1953 news paper ad

 

[jambone]

Edited to add: I did't see owl creek's post when I was writing mine. I think he nailed it.


That logo on the back is from the SMART Union (Int'l Assoc. of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, & Transportation Workers). I'm guessing they just made the button and it has no meaning to the front. Don't know what the front means (yet). Here's a very similar logo of theirs:

 

[Reanm8er]

Nice shot Owlcree, thanks! Ack jambone! The Green Duck label also features a union label. I'm wondering
about the A. Representative for Eh?

 

[Reanm8er]

Sorry, Added I suppose!

 

[Anduril]

Nice shot Owlcree, thanks! Ack jambone! The Green Duck label also features a union label. I'm wondering
about the A. Representative for Eh?

I think it means "added".

 

[Reanm8er]

Thanks guys and a special shoutout to Owlcreek!

Never in my wildest dream, would I have ever considered an advertising gimmick! Where's that newspaper
from?

Best wishes!

 

[owlcreek]

Thanks guys and a special shoutout to Owlcreek!

Never in my wildest dream, would I have ever considered an advertising gimmick! Where's that newspaper
from?

Best wishes!

https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/67518268/

 

[A2coins]

Awesome ID