Environmental Button

Description:

This button was likely produced in reaction to an oil embargo that occurred in 1973-1974. The embargo caused gas shortages, leading to higher prices and gas rationing, and resulted in long lines at the gas pumps. This button suggests one possible response to the embargo.

Maker: Badge-A-Minit

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Illinois, La Salle

Subject: Environmental Movement

Subject:

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Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2003.0014.0013Accession Number: 2003.0014Catalog Number: 2003.0014.0013

Object Name: button

Physical Description: metal (overall material)Measurements: overall: .13 cm x 2.13 cm; x 1/16 in x 13/16 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-a0bf-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1284157

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