Reddy Kilowatt

Reddy Kilowatt

Reddy Kilowatt is a mascot for many electrical power companies originally developed by Ashton B. Collins, Sr. for the Alabama Power Company in the mid-1920s. Reddy's arms and legs create an electrical image through zig-zagging lines and his face features "lightning bolts" extending from the top of his head, electrical outlet ears, and a lightbulb nose. The character was used by more than 200 different United States and Canadian utility companies to represent the safety and usefulness of electric power.

Which Reddy Kilowatt signs are available?

Reddy Kilowatt signs were produced starting in the 1920s, continuing through the 1970s. The Kilowatt character was licensed to more than 200 electrical power utility companies, so signs for local utilities may be available. Vintage Kilowatt signs will date from before 1960 and may be made of painted metal, enamel, wood, or ceramic. Reproductions and original vintage power company mascot signs can be found. Some lighted or neon signs and displays are also available in reproductions and original editions.

Is Reddy Kilowatt jewelry available?

Reddy Kilowatt commemorative jewelry was made from the middle 1920s to the late 1970s. Reddy jewelry for male or unisex apparel may include tie clips, money clips, lapel pins , and pendants. Kilowatt mascot earrings, bracelets, and necklaces may be available in enamel, silver, stainless steel, and gold plating. Vintage and reproduction editions of Reddy cufflinks are available in pewter, silver, and gold-filled models.

Do they make Reddy Kilowatt clothing?

Reddy Kilowatt T-shirts may be available for men and women. Some shirts featuring local or regional power company logos with Reddy are offered as vintage clothing or reproductions. Vintage Kilowatt mascot costumes for children may be available. Additional Reddy clothing can include caps, hats, scarves, and aprons. Vintage and reproduction versions of iron-on transfers with the power company mascot's image may be available to use with clothing and fabric projects.

Does Reddy offer kitchen equipment and cookbooks?

As a licensed electrical power mascot, Reddy Kilowatt marketed safe use of electricity and electric appliances in home kitchens for decades. Reddy Kilowatt cookbooks for adults and children are available in vintage and reproduction editions. Kilowatt kitchen implements, from spoons to spatulas to cookie cutters, may also be available. Recipe booklets published by regional and local power companies feature Kilowatt character-inspired recipes meant to encourage the use of electricity for home cooking.

Are there Reddy Kilowatt clocks and watches?

Reddy appears on a variety of wall clocks, including a few digital items. Analog kitchen clocks feature Kilowatt on the face or as the center of the clock with lightning-bolt minute and hour hands. Desk clocks and alarm clocks with the Kilowatt power mascot image may be available. A variety of watches for men, women, and children featuring the electrical power promotional mascot may also be available. Watches are wind-up and battery-powered.

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