Summary
Badge issued byTasmanian Teachers Federation, Tasmania, 1980s
Made by A.J. Parkes, 1980s
Established in December 1905, as the Tasmanian State School Teachers Association. After several name changes, it became the Tasmanian Teachers Federation in the mid-1960s. - Gregory J. Smith.
Andrew collected these badges over a fifteen year period during which he undertook much research in the field of Trade Union Material Culture, and had extensive contact with the Trade Union movement Australia wide.
Physical Description
Brass badge with horizontal pin and catch on reverse. Front, central green map of Tasmania containing lettering surrounded by a cream enamel circle with gold relief writing on green enamel around outer circumference.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Mr Andrew Reeves, 29 Oct 1991
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
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Manufacturer
A.J. Parkes, Hobart, Greater Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 1990
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
Front, gold relief around edge: TASMANIAN TEACHERS FEDERATION. Reverse, gold relief: A.J. PARKES.
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1.8 cm (Length), 0.6 cm (Height)
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References
[Book] Smith, Gregory J. 1992. Emblems of Unity: Badges of Australia's Trade Unions., Badge 622, 237 Pages
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Keywords
Education, Societies, Trade Unions, Working Life, Teachers, Badges
