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Tiny Statements

Tiny Statements: A Social History of Aotearoa New Zealand in Badges. 
 

Taita Marching Club badge, 1950s–70s. By TM Dick & Co. Ltd, Petone, New Zealand. 38 x 23 x 15 mm. Purchased 2003. (PHOTO: Te Papa (GH021978))

Collection of suffrage badges, 1909–12. Various makers, United Kingdom. (PHOTO: Hocken Collections Uare Taoka o Hākena (MS-0253))

Bring Back the Goodnight Kiwi badge, c.2016. Maker unknown, New Zealand. 32 x 5 mm. (PHOTO: Gift of Isaac Te Awa, 2022. Te Papa (GH026211))

N.Z. Registered Midwife badge, 1943. By Mayer & Kean Ltd, New Zealand. 29 x 6 mm. (PHOTO: Gift of Mary Ann Townsend, 2009.Te Papa (GH021338))

Friesian Breeders Association – Past President badge, 1970s. By TM Dick & Co. Ltd, Petone, New Zealand.20 x 25 x 7 mm. Purchased 2003. (PHOTO: Te Papa (GH021433))

I Don’t Buy South African Goods badge, 1980s. Maker unknown, New Zealand. 44 x 7 mm. Gift of the Estate of Ron and Carmen Smith, 2015. (PHOTO: Te Papa (GH024500))

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