Summary
Alternative Name: Button
Badge depicting Leonardo da Vinci's sketch, Vitruvian Man. The badge was made by Patrick Bros., and, according to the donor, refers to David Derham's occupancy of the post as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne in the 1980s.
Part of a collection of buttons assembled by the donor while active in left-wing politics at the University Melbourne, c 1979-86.
Physical Description
Circular button, metal with printed front covered in plastic. Safety pin welded to back. Front printed in brown on off-white shows sketch by da Vinci.
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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, 1979-1986
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Place Used
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Artist
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Other Association (See Comments)
Sir David Derham
Badge refers to David Derham's occupancy of the post as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne in the 1980s. -
Inscriptions
Inscribed back: PATRICK BROS/MELBOURNE.
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overall dimensions
7 cm (Length), 0.5 cm (Width)
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Keywords
University of Melbourne, Education, Art, Political Protests, Badges
