Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
This badge was used circa 1960. It was acquired under Taxation Incentives for the Arts Scheme. 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
Circular white button, white border with red printing on it, white map of Australia at the centre red printing inside it, surrounded by light blue, white printing beneath Australia, fine red line at edghe of white rim on t he edge of the reverse side.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Clothing & Textiles, Politics & Society
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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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Collector
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Inscriptions
Front: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP/[AUSTRALIA] MAY DAY/1960/* PEACE *.
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
0.4 cm (Length), 2.5 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Societies, Trade Unions, Socialism, May Day, Peace, Peace Movements, Political Protests