Illustration of a red, green blue and brown bird on a branch with green leaves with a blue sky

As part of a set of 40, this button features a Painted Bunting. Painted Buntings are colorful medium sized birds that live in North America and migrate to Central America in the winter. Male Painted Buntings were once popular caged birds, but due to their capturing and the destruction of their habitat it is illegal to harm, capture or sell them.  According to a Native American legend, when the great spirit was painting the world he used all the remaining paint to color the Painted Bunting.   

Illustration of a blue and white bird standing on a branch in front of blue water and green grass

As part of a set of 40, this button features a Kingfisher bird. The Kingfisher is a colorful bird found close to water. There are nearly 90 different species and can be found on every continent except Antarctica. While most feed on aquatic insects and fish some Kingfishers eat small mammals, lizards or snakes. Instead of singing Kingfishers whistle, squeak, gargle and screech to defend their territories, attract mates and communicate within their family groups.

Illustration of a green, yellow and black bird on a branch with green leaves with a blue sky and black text along the bottom edge

As part of a set of 40, this button features a Green Jay bird. Green Jays are colorful songbirds with green backs, black faces and yellow tails. They are found in woodlands, thickets and humid forests in southern United States, Central America and northern South America. One of their most distinctive vocalizations sounds like an alarm bell. Green Jays have also been known to use sticks as tools to extract insects from tree bark.

Illustration of a blue bird on a brown ground with green grass and a blue sky

As part of a set of 40, this button features a Gray Catbird. Gray Catbirds are shy dark colored mockingbirds that feed on insects and fruits. Their name comes from their call which sounds like a cat’s meow. They can produce over 100 different sounds and their songs can last up to 10 minutes. Gray Catbirds proclaim their territory and challenge intruders by singing loudly and when they are near their nest they sing quietly so female Gray Catbirds can sing back.

Illustration of a blue and red-orange bird with a blue and green background and black text along the bottom

As part of a set of 40, this button features an Eastern Bluebird also known as the American Bluebird and Common Bluebird. Eastern Bluebirds are songbirds that are very social and gather in flocks of more than 100. They are primarily found in the Rockies, but can also be seen in Canada, Mexico and Honduras. The Eastern Bluebird is the official bird of Missouri and New York.

Illustration of a bird with blue and red on a wire in front of a blue and pink background

As part of a set of 40, this button features a Barn Swallow bird. Barn Swallows are songbirds that can be found in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. They are one of the fastest birds in the swallow family ranging up to 46 mph. Barn Swallows were hunted for their feathers until the founding of the Audubon Society and the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  

Blue text and an illustration of a woman wearing blue on a red background

The term "dullsville" first came into usage in 1960 during the Beat Generation. It was predominantly used by beatniks and intellectuals to refer to an unpleasant or boring place. In the beatnik lexicon, "dad" was also used as a term of affection. Used together, the phrase was likely a way to express boredom to a group of friends.

Blue text and an illustration of a girl wearing blue on a red background

The term "dullsville" first came into usage in 1960 during the Beat Generation. It was predominantly used by beatniks and intellectuals to refer to an unpleasant or boring place. In the beatnik lexicon, "dad" was also used as a term of affection. Used together, the phrase was likely a way to express boredom to a group of friends.

Red and black text on a white rectangle on a red and white striped background

USAir began as the All American Aviation, Inc. in 1939 and now operates under the American Airlines brand. As USAir, the airline used these buttons to identify and assist children who were traveling alone. They contained spaces to write in information about a connecting flight and the destination city. The child who wore this button was traveling to Detroit. 

Red and black text on a white rectangle on a red and white striped background

USAir began as the All American Aviation, Inc. in 1939 and now operates under the American Airlines brand. As USAir, the airline used these buttons to identify and assist children who were traveling alone. They contained spaces to write in information about a connecting flight and the destination city.