Object number
2013/16
Description
This banner was originally used in displays by the Women's Farm and Garden Association. It is blue with 'WOMEN'S FARM AND GARDEN ASSOCIATION' written across it in large yellow stitched letters. Across the top are several metal rings to attach string.
Physical description
1 banner: textile; metal; good condition.
Archival history
Letter, MERL to Joan Hodsdon of the Women's Farm and Garden Association, 14 October 2013 – 'Dear Joan, // I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your colleagues for the kind donation of the two WFGA banners to the MERL objectcollection. As I explained when we met, the items will be allocated a unique accession number in due course. Details will also be added to the Museum’s handwritten accession registers, hardcopy accession files, and computerised database. // Please accept my apologies that I did not pass yourcopy of the Object Entry Form to you the other day, which I should have done. There are three copies of this form: The original white form which I retain for my files; the pink copy which I enclose for you herewith; the blue copy which remains with the artefacts until such time as they have been physically numbered. The physical numbering will be carefully undertaken so as to be reversible at a later date if required. With objects like these it is likely to be sewn on, taking care not to damage the fibres of the canvas/cotton in the process. // Thank you again for your generous donation of theseobjects, which make a welcome addition to sit alongside the archival deposits your organisation has made and continues to make with MERL. // Best wishes and many thanks. // Yours, // Dr Oliver Douglas (Assistant Curator)'
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Dimensions
- Height 462 mm
- Length 7800 mm
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