Summary
Alternative Name: Button
Badge made by Patrick Bros Melbourne circa 1983 - 1986. The cartoon depiction of three people in a bed and the caption 'Arouse Your Sexual Politics' indicate that it was designed to bring attention to issues related to sexual politics and subsequent challenges to monogamous relationships. The badge is part of collection of badges assembled by the donor while active in left-wing politics at the University of Melbourne 1979 - 1986.
Physical Description
Circular button with a pink background. There is text above and below the cartoon of a bed. The bed has three occupants in aerial view. The person on the left is looking at the person in the middle, the person on the right is looking at the person in middle. The bed is made with polkadot pillows and checked sheets.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Politics & Society, Cultural Diversity
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Bill Watson, 30 Oct 1990
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Manufacturer
Patrick Bros., Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1983-1986
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Place & Date Used
Students' Representative Council, University of Melbourne (The), Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1983-1986
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Inscriptions
Printed front: AROUSE YOUR/ SEXUAL/ POLITICS Stamped back: PATRICK BROS MELBOURNE
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
4.5 cm (Length), 0.4 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Gender Issues, Lesbian & Gay, Sexuality, Cultural Identity, Badges
