Uniform Buttons [Tasman Empire Airways Limited]

Object detail

Accession number

2006.241

Maker

Tasman Empire Airways Limited
G Kenning and Son

Description

2 x brass 'Teal' buttons for staff 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 is only brass but the other has a darker metal used to enhance the design: on the wreath and also on the outer edge surrounding the rope design. Design is similar to 2006.238 which are smaller.

Marks

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

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Solent Collection
Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Tasman Empire Airways Limited et al. Uniform Buttons [Tasman Empire Airways Limited], 2006.241. 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 Font Button Fashion accessory Metal Bronze Art Gold Brass Nickel

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