'Wattle Day for Children' fundraising button c.1930 - small size

c. 1930
Overview

Circular fundraising badge or button sold to support the 'Wattle Day for Children' appeal c.1930. It is made from printed paper between a tin base and celluloid cover.
It features a central depiction of an Australian kookaburra on a thin branch, its tail elevated and beak open as if singing. The background is a pale blue green colour. The words 'Wattle Day for Children' are written around the top in black letters.
The badge has a broad, colourful border of yellow dots and green leaves representing wattle foliage, on a black background.
The reverse has a shiny silver metal back with a void into which a metal pin is secured for attachment.

Historical information

Fundraising badges such as this were sold in trams, buses, at railways stations and at rallies to raise money for the stated cause.
Proceeds raised by the 'Wattle Day for Children' button day would have been distributed to children's charitable institutions.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00469
Material
Width
22 mm
Height or length
22 mm
Inscriptions and markings

"WATTLE DAY FOR CHILDREN"

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'Wattle Day for Children' fundraising button c.1930 - small size
'Wattle Day for Children' fundraising button c.1930 - small size
Reverse of 'Wattle Day for Children' fundraising button c.1930 - small size
Reverse of 'Wattle Day for Children' fundraising button c.1930 - small size

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