This is a classic piece of New York City public school nostalgia and student life history: a vintage pinback button from P.S. 47 in The Bronx. The button prominently features "G.O.", which stands for General Organization, a student government or school-spirit group that was a cornerstone of NYC public schools for decades.
Button Details:
School: Public School 47 (P.S. 47), The Bronx, NY.
Purpose: General Organization (G.O.) – representing student leadership, activities, and school pride.
Design: A classic, simple two-color design, with the school number and "G.O." abbreviation.
Era: The style is quintessential 1950s through 1970s, before such student groups began to fade in many schools.
Condition:
The button is in good vintage condition. The colors are still bright, and the text is fully legible. There may be light wear on the metal rim or faint scuffs on the face. The pinback clasp is intact and functional.
Collector's & Historical Appeal:
NYC Specific: A must-have for collectors of New York City memorabilia, Bronx history, or NYC school district items.
Educational Nostalgia: A direct artifact from the era of active student governance and school identity in urban public schools.
A small but evocative token of mid-20th century New York City childhood and school spirit.