Handkerchief

Description
A cotton souvenir handkerchief for the 1935 centenary of the Independant Order of Rechabites. The handkerchief features a colourful version of the Rechabite crest with the motto " PEACE AND PLENTY THE REWARD OF TEMPERANCE " written near the base of it. " INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES / CENTENARY 1935 " is written in large letters above the crest. Three other illustrations, including Noah's Ark, St George slaying a dragon and a boat rowing towards a ship feature below the crest. The handkerchief has a yellow and black striped border.
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Object detail

Subject person

Independent Order of Rechabites Friendly Society. Unity Tent No. 18 New Plymouth

Classification

Personal Gear/Personal Artifacts

Accession number

PA2010.037

Collection type

Textiles
Social History

Material

Cotton
Fabric

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Subject

Rechabites Friendly societies Clubs and organisations Temperance and prohibition Social movements

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