Social History — 1917
Charity flag, flagday emblem
World War I charity lapel flag with pin. The shaped paper emblem lithographed to represent a basket of fruit and vegetables was sold to raise funds for WAF Canteens and the supply of comforts, entertainment and green vegetables for soldiers and sailors and 'help in hospitals'. The emblem was purchased by Ernest King during a street collection on 'Vegetable Flag Day' on 11th July 1917.
Flagdays were an established feature of London life during World War I. Each charity was alloted specific flagdays where volunteers, often women and young girls, would stand on the streets carrying a collecting tin and tray of emblems offered in exchange for a cash donation.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 80.525/299
- Object name:
- charity flag, flagday emblem
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- Production date:
- 1917
- Material:
paper, metal
- Measurements/duration:
- H 46 mm, L 38 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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