Vintage IBEW Union Emblem Sign International...

Updated September 26, 2026

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Lot number93
Estimate20.00 - 40.00 USD
AuctionSale 260929
DateSeptember 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT
Auction housePeriod Americana
LocationBoston, Massachusetts

Brotherhood Electrical Workers. Dating to the mid-century era (c. 1955–1970s, post-AFL-CIO merger), this original round printed emblem measures approximately 8 inches in diameter and features the official seal of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), showcasing their iconic fist gripping lightning bolts alongside the organization's November 28, 1891 founding date. Rendered as a color lithograph on heavy cardstock or composite board, the emblem displays an outer red border noting affiliation with the AFL-CIO and Canadian Federation of Labour, as well as a bottom-edge "REG. U.S. PAT. OFF." mark and Allied Printing Trades Council union bug logo, making it an excellent artifact of organized labor history and Americana ephemera for union memorabilia collectors and industrial historians. The piece presents in overall very good vintage condition with strong, vivid colors and minimal fading, exhibiting only light edge wear and subtle perimeter rubbing consistent with age and light display.

Vintage IBEW Union Emblem Sign International...

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