Summary
Badge of the Federated House & Ship Painters & Decorators Employees Association of Australia, 1909-1919. Made by Bridgland & King, Melbourne. The Association was formed in 1909 from the state organisations. It was registered in 1911, and amalgamated in 1919 with the Operative Painters & Decorators Union of Australia. Badge produced by the union for distribution to financial members.
Physical Description
Oval-shaped brass badge with ornate loop for suspension on top. Blue enamel border with gold-coloured text. White enamel centre with gold-coloured tools, including paintbrushes and scissors. At lower edge, another white enamel section represents an artist's palette with more paintbrushes . Text stamped on reverse.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Unknown Source, 1998
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Issued By
Federated House & Ship Painters And Decorators Association, Victoria, Australia, 1909-1919
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Manufacturer
Bridgland & King, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1909-1919
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Inscriptions
Text: THE FEDERATED HOUSE & SHIP PAINTERS & DECORATORS EMPLOYES [sic] OF AUSTRALIA . Reverse: VIC / 636/ BRIDGLAND & KING / 378 P.O. PLACE WEST
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
25 mm (Length), 20 mm (Height)
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References
[Book] Smith, Gregory J. 1992. Emblems of Unity: Badges of Australia's Trade Unions., Badge 287, 123 Pages
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Keywords
Painters & Decorators, Shipbuilding, Trade Unions, Working Life, Badges
