1970s-1980s Boston MA Pinback Button Lot - Comedy Connection MBTA Coast Guard For Sale

Up for sale is a fantastic, highly localized time capsule lot of seven (7) vintage pinback buttons spanning the late 1960s through the 1980s, sourced directly from the Boston, Massachusetts area.This unique collection heavily features Boston’s mid-to-late 20th-century entertainment, nightlife, theater production, and regional transit history. Perfect for Bostoniana collectors, theater tech enthusiasts, and vintage pop culture historians!Included Pins & Historical Highlights:The Comedy Connection (\"I Do It For Laughs\") – Rare original promotional blue pinback from Boston\'s premier, legendary first full-time comedy club founded in 1978. A true piece of 1980s Boston comedy boom history!MBTA Rebrand Style \"LINES\" – Vintage yellow and blue tin-litho button reminiscent of the mid-1960s/1970s modern system-wide color-coding redesign by Cambridge Seven Associates.Strand Century Stage Lighting (\"I\'ve Seen The Light...\") – Bright orange industry promo button for the world-renowned entertainment and theatrical lighting equipment manufacturer, dating around their late-70s computerized Light Palette console era.\"OAK\" Band Mercury Records Promo – Vintage promo button for the New England-based rock band \"Oak\" (active late 70s/early 80s) following their signing to Mercury Records. Features the iconic vintage Mercury logo stamp.US Coast Guard \"CREW\" – Clean white and blue vintage operational or civilian support pin tying into Boston\'s deep maritime history and the First Coast Guard District.\"Natural Acts\" – Script font promotional badge likely tied to a regional 1970s/1980s Boston theater show, arts exhibition, or local music showcase.\"P.P.P. 70.2%\" – Novelty/topical vintage percentage graphic button from the same era.Condition Notes:Overall: Good vintage condition.Fronts: Vivid colors, clean typography, and clear graphics with only minor handling wear or light surface scuffs consistent with age.Backs: Classic spring-loaded wire vertical pins and stamped metal shells. Shows a beautiful, genuine aged patina with natural tarnish, minor oxidation, and light surface rust on the metal backs, proving their vintage authenticity. No structural damage or bent pins.Please see all photos for close-up details on condition and sizing. Items will be packaged carefully and shipped quickly.