Decorative arts — C. 1898
Badge, livery badge
In City of London companies 'liverymen' traditionally wore a gown and hood to gain entry to the Common Hall, or assembly, at the Guildhall. By the 1760s liverymen were showing a reluctance to wear the traditional gown and so badges were introduced by many companies.
Company Masters continued to wear their gowns until the later 19th century when they were issued with badges of office. This one was worn by John Thomas Gow, a Master of the Poulters' Company in 1898. The badge features the arms of the Company.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- 13086
- Object name:
- badge, livery badge
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- c. 1898
- Material:
gold
- Measurements/duration:
- L 365 mm (including ribbon), W 30 mm
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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