'Wattle Day for Children 1937' fundraising badge - small size
1937Circular fundraising badge or button sold to support the 'Wattle Day for Children' appeal in 1937. It is made from printed paper between a tin base and celluloid cover.
It features a wreath made up of sprays of globular wattle flowers around the outside on a pale blue background. The text '1937 Wattle Day for Children'' is written in dark blue letters in the centre of the badge.
The badge is discoloured and soiled. There are no maker's details.
The reverse has a metal back with a void into which a metal pin is secured for attachment.
The annual Wattle Day appeal for children charities has a long history. It was held for some years before World War One, and during 1914-18 was conducted by the Commonwealth Button Fund, which operated all patriotic and charitable appeals.
When the Commonwealth Button Fund was wound up in 1920, the Children's Welfare Association of Victoria took over the Wattle Day appeal. Large sums were raised, with the money distributed to the charitable associations taking part, according to the amounts which they collected.
At this time, the Children's Hospital was the largest institution operated by public support, and there were free kindergartens, creches, foundling homes, infant welfare centres, and convalescent homes.
Details
Details
ON front of badge:
"1937
WATTLE
DAY
for
CHILDREN"
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