Uniform Button [Tasman Empire Airways Limited]

Object detail

Accession number

2006.238

Maker

Tasman Empire Airways Limited
G Kenning and Son

Description

2 x brass button from Teal uniform. Design: raised 'ETA' (from 'Teal') within wreath as well as wings which come out from either side of the wreath. Also coiled rope effect around the edge of the button. This design was reproduced on many 'Teal' uniform buttons. One button has maker info (G. Kenning & Son etc) on the back and the other has none

Marks

ETA Logo
G. KENNING & SON / LONDON Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Collection

Solent Collection
Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Tasman Empire Airways Limited et al. Uniform Button [Tasman Empire Airways Limited], 2006.238. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Notion Fastener, Textile Button Tools & Equipment for Materials Textileworking T&E Needleworking Equipment

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Circle Fashion accessory Metal Bronze Nickel Brass Gold Font Symbol

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