Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers, Unity is Strength Banner Same as No 119.
TitleAmalgamated Union of Engineering Workers, Unity is Strength Banner Same as No 119.
ReferenceBANNER/003
Production date 1900 - 1900
Scope and ContentAmalgamated Union of Engineering Workers, Unity is Strength Banner Same as BANNER/119.
The banner is identical both sides ['Side 2' is distinguished as the side to which the ties (see hanging mechanism) are presently taped]
Illustration
In the centre of the banner is a large circular pattern. The outer ring has a black background with many white laurels meeting at top centre. The centre of the circle has a gold background with a large blue cog inside. In the middle of the cog is a white circle with gold trim. There is a diagonal red stripe pointing north west to south east. This also has a gold trim with the abbreviation "AUEW" in gold letters, reading in the same direction.
Text
Across the top of the banner is a large blue ribbon-like scroll with black trim, forming an arch. Inside this, in a large, uppercase font, are the words "Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers". Across the base in a similar scroll, but straight, is the slogan "Unity is Strength".
The banner is identical both sides ['Side 2' is distinguished as the side to which the ties (see hanging mechanism) are presently taped]
Illustration
In the centre of the banner is a large circular pattern. The outer ring has a black background with many white laurels meeting at top centre. The centre of the circle has a gold background with a large blue cog inside. In the middle of the cog is a white circle with gold trim. There is a diagonal red stripe pointing north west to south east. This also has a gold trim with the abbreviation "AUEW" in gold letters, reading in the same direction.
Text
Across the top of the banner is a large blue ribbon-like scroll with black trim, forming an arch. Inside this, in a large, uppercase font, are the words "Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers". Across the base in a similar scroll, but straight, is the slogan "Unity is Strength".
Extent1 Double Sided Banner
Physical descriptionDimensions: 2300mm X 2400mm. Printed Cotton on Cotton.
Materials
The banner is 2-ply nylon, coloured red. There are 2 thick horizontal seems 1/5 from the top and 1/5 from the bottom; there are 2 thick vertical seems 2/5 from the left and 2/5 from the right.
The Illustration and text are a more robust material, painted, and stitched onto the banner.
There are many thin, rope-like, gold-coloured tassels across the base.
Hanging Mechanism
There are 17 evenly spaced loops across the top and 2 long red ties (69in / 175cm) stitched to the base [these are presently taped to 'side 2' of the banner].
Materials
The banner is 2-ply nylon, coloured red. There are 2 thick horizontal seems 1/5 from the top and 1/5 from the bottom; there are 2 thick vertical seems 2/5 from the left and 2/5 from the right.
The Illustration and text are a more robust material, painted, and stitched onto the banner.
There are many thin, rope-like, gold-coloured tassels across the base.
Hanging Mechanism
There are 17 evenly spaced loops across the top and 2 long red ties (69in / 175cm) stitched to the base [these are presently taped to 'side 2' of the banner].
Persons keywordAmalgamated Union of Engineering Workers
SubjectTrade unions, Banners
Levelfile
Normal locationAttic Rack 10