ROSETTE BLUE - 100TH KELMSCOTT ANNUAL SHOW CELEBRATION
1998Blue 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]
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.
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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.
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