Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
This badge was made by A.W. Patrick, circa 1957 and used around the same time in Melbourne. They are a business with a tradition of creating badges, having made them for World War I as well as continuing to do so into the 21st century. The badge 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 with black writing curving around the to p and bottom edges. At the centre there is a red flag with black writing on it.
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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Manufacturer
A.W. Patrick, Fitzroy North, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1957 or later
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Collector
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Inscriptions
Front: MAY DAY/UNITE FOR/PEACE/SOCIALISM/1957. Reverse: A.W. PATRICK. N. FITZROY. V.
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Classification
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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, May Day, Socialism, Peace, Peace Movements, Political Protests