Barb Johnson discovered, preserved, and shared both this button and its accompanying story by jane Leslie and Joanne Wyman, illustrated by Kevin Wyman.
WSBS’s “Charlie’s Angels”—a band of four notoriously glamorous button collectors famous for their yellow vests festooned with buttons—fondly recall the teddy bear sensation that once swept through their local clubs.
Back mark of J&J is attributed to Jane Leslie and Joanne Wyman, who were instrumental in starting the North East Regional Button Association (NERBA). We’d love for you to share other J&J buttons to link from this button.
