Summary
Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd gold-plated lapel pin in the shape of a kangaroo and boomerang, promoting 'Kodak Australia', circa 1980s. It was likely issued to employees and stakeholders as a commemorative and promotional tool.
This badge was possibly in use for some time, and as well as being gifted to staff on their retirement, it was issued as part of a farewell gift bag to celebrate the history of the Kodak Coburg plant at the closure in 2004.
Physical Description
Gold metal lapel pin. Kangaroo above a boomerang.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Ms. Kate Metcalf - Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, 2005
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Acknowledgement
Courtesy of Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd.
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Issued By
Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Coburg, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1980s -2000s
Based on Brian Flynn, a Kodak retiree's collection of the same badge - he retired in the 1980s. This may have been a Kodak anniversary badge or something related to Australia's Bicentenary. But it was also issued as part of a commemmorative 'Farewell to Coburg' gift bag when the factory closed in 2004. -
Inscriptions
Text: 'KODAK/AUSTRALIA'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Photographic products, Promotional materials
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Type of item
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Object Measurements
25 mm (Width), 20 mm (Depth), 12 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Photographic Products, Manufacturing, Marketing, Advertising, Australiana
