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.
Collected by donor from Tasmanian Teachers Federation
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
Donation from Mr Joe McDonald, 24 Apr 1991
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Manufacturer
A.J. Parkes, Hobart, Greater Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 1980s
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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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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1.7 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
