BANNER, Trade Union
H1987.502
Two-sided banner; painted canvas image sewn onto red velvet back. Side one: painted image: "Painted on canvas and stitched to the red background, a worker in overalls, virile and alert, stands astride the Earth. Spread before him is a blueprint from which he is taking a size. His feet are firmly set with disdain amongst the broken munitions of war" (see ref below). Side two: "AMALGAMATED ENGINEERING UNION" painted in gold canvas lettering stitched onto the velvet. Beneath image of modern industrial collage depicting "The worthwhile products of engineering skill ... a giant powerhouse flanked by two latticed steel wireless masts makes a background to a modern diesel electric locomotive, a heavy motor truck and a steamship. Above flies a commercial airplane". (see ref below). Hand and machine stitched; lined in red hatcloth.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1987.502 |
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| Accession Date: | 22 Sep 1987 |
Material
| Cotton/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Velvet/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Canvas/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Metal/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 3400mm |
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| width | 3240mm |
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