ProvenanceIllustrative of souvenir badges produced for various events in the early twentieth century.SignificanceThis and other associated badges are a rich source of evidence on the material and cultural history of Australia, particularly during wartime. The symbols, colours and mottoes used on the badges themselves also express ideas about the values and identity that Australians held in the early to mid-twentieth century.DescriptionCircular badge: printed paper between tin base and celluloid cover. Centre is a coloured picture of the bust of Father Christmas on a white background. Marked 'Father Adelaide Christmas'. in black on brown banner.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementKeywordsbadgescharity badgesfundraisingDate of Creation1900 - 1930Date of Usage1900 - 1930MaterialTin
|paper
|celluloid Accession NumberHT 1986.0037
