Object number
1987.6
Title
Cheltenham Steeplechase Club, 1935. Lady Member's Annual Pass, No. 1579
Creator
Description
A lapel badge made of gold-coloured metal, in the form of a square and bar, with an attached safety pin. The front of the badge is enamelled in pale blue, black and gold, with the gold and black lettering "Cheltenham Steeplechase Club, 1935" and "1579". The badge is contained in a pale blue presentation box with a hinged lid and is pinned to a white backing paper with the lettering in black ink "Cheltenham Steeplechase Club, 1935", Member's Badge (Not Transferable)" and "W.O. Lewis (Badges) Ltd, Birmingham."
The box lid has on the front an adhered white paper label with the black ink lettering "Cheltenham Steeplechase Club, 1935. Lady Member's Annual Pass, No. 1579". The box was originally sealed with a cream paper tape, with the black ink lettering "The Member's Badge is Not Transferable Under Any Circumstances". Inside the lid is an adhered white paper label printed in red ink, with the words "Special Notice to Members. All passes, other than ladies transferable passes, are strictly personal and must not be used by any person other than the Member."
Production place
Birmingham
Date
1935
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
- w: badge40mm
- h: 25mm
- d: box11mm
- w: 80mm
- h: 60mm
Inscription
Cheltenham Steeplechase Club, 1935, 1579.Cheltenham Steeplechase Club, 1935. The Member's Badge is Not Transferable Under Any Circumstances. Lady Member's Annual Pass No. 1579.