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ROSETTE BLUE - 100TH KELMSCOTT ANNUAL SHOW CELEBRATION

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1998

Overview

Blue ribbon rosette - folded to look like a flower with three ribbon strands coming out of the bottom. On the front is a round cardboard disk with blue text around edge and a drawing of a showjumper, cow, trees and fruit and vegetables. On back is a second round disk with a metal clip and a sticker with text.
Front [KELMSCOTT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY / 100TH KELMSCOTT / ANNUAL SHOW / CELEBRATION]

Historical information

Rosette produced by the Kelmscott Agricultural Society for the 100th anniversary of the Kelmscott Annual Show. .The agricultural society started in 1897 and have run their show at Rushton Park ever since, only stopping briefly during WWII. The show started out as a way to promote local produce and livestock but over time expanded to include domestic items, food and arts and crafts.
The rosette was collected by Kim Fletcher, a member of the Armadale Kelmscott Historical Society for an exhibition to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Kelmscott Show.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2011.30

Material

Cardboard

Metal

Ribbon

Width

105 mm

Height or length

270 mm

Inscriptions and markings

on back [QUALITY / COMPUTER SASHES / P.O.. BOX 155, GREENSBOROUGH vic, 3088 / Tel: (03) 9465 7957 Fax: (03) 9464 1305].

Keywords

FLETCHER Kim Mr

Kelmscott Show

Kelmscott

Rushton Park Kelmscott

Kelmscott Agricultural Society

Victoria

Year

1998

Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection that represents the important role Agricultural and Horticultural Societies have played in the supporting, promotion and development of rural industries in the City of Armadale as well as providing significant social events that brought large parts of the community together to celebrate the achievements of local families, orchards, farmers and horticultural. Agricultural and horticultural societies have operated in the City of Armadale since 1897 when the Kelmscott Agricultural Society was formed.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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