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Banner of the South Australian Society of Coachmakers [D 8824/2/4(Misc)] • Realia

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Summary

Trade union banner produced for the South Australian Society of Coachmakers circa 1886, constructed of two layers of painted silk taffeta with an internal lining of linen. (The Union was formed in 1883.) Also (D 8824/2) 3.87m timber support pole with ornamental ends. Ends have faded gold paint with red and blue band painted around narrowest points.

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Physical description

Artefact
1 banner : 310 x 360 cm

Dates / Publication details

1886

Creator

South Australian Society of Coachmakers

Subject

South Australian Society of Coachmakers -- Banners
Labor union emblems -- South Australia

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Historical information

From a report on the 1886 Labor Day holiday and parade which appeared in the 'Adelaide Observer', Saturday 4 September 1886, page 34: '... The new banner of the S. A. Society of Coachmakers is 12 ft. 6 in. by 10 ft. 6 in. On the front is the emblem of the English and Colonial Societies, with a Latin motto signifying that "after clouds cometh sunshine". The emblem is a representation of two horses rampant supporting a shield. It contains the South Australian arms, the name of the Society, and the date of its establishment. On the reverse side are two figures typifying "Peace and Plenty", the motto "United to Assist", and a large shield, with pictures of a landau, buggy, tramcar, and a railway carriage, as specimens of colonial work. There are also four medal lions, showing the various branches of the trade—painting, trimming, smithing, and body-making. Underneath are views of colonial scenery, with the familiar emu and kangaroo. Over the shield is the South Australian emblem of the rising moon, the name of the Society, and floral emblems. The banner was painted by Mr. James Ashton, of Norwood, the total cost being £85. ...' [An identical description appeared in the 'South Australian Register', Thursday 2 September 1886, page 5].

Digitisation information

Date

24/08/2023

Format

image/tiff

Resolution

1,461 x 8,312 pixels (12.1 MP)

Size

36.45 MB

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