Fine Art Print : Trades union membership certificate
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Trades union membership certificate
A trades union membership certificate for the United Operative Plumbers Association of Great Britain and Ireland, with Defence and Defiance as their motto. Two noble-looking workmen stand with heraldic shields on either side of Britannia, flanked by the British Lion and Unicorn.
circa 1860s
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Media ID 7236515
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Allegorical Allegory Association Britannia Certificate Defence Defiance Dome Employment Heraldic Heraldry Idealised Idealistic Lion Membership Motto Noble Operative Organisation Plumber Plumbers Plumbing Shield Solidarity Stand Symbol Symbolism Trades Unicorn Work Men Worker Workman Rights
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Add a touch of historical significance to your walls with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating Trades Union Membership Certificate from the Mary Evans Picture Library / Grayhams Collection. Dating back to the United Operative Plumbers Association of Great Britain and Ireland, this vintage print showcases the Defence and Defiance motto, symbolizing the strength and unity of the trades union movement. Elevate your home or office decor with this unique and thought-provoking piece, available as a Fine Art Print through Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 50.8cm (14" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "United in Defence and Defiance: A Victorian Trades Union Membership Certificate of the Operative Plumbers Association" This photograph showcases an antique trades union membership certificate from the United Operative Plumbers Association of Great Britain and Ireland, dating back to the Victorian era, circa 1860s. The certificate is adorned with a striking allegorical design, symbolizing the ideals of unity, defence, and defiance among the plumbing workforce. At the heart of the certificate, Britannia, the personification of Britain, stands proudly, her blindfolded eyes signifying justice and her trident representing her maritime power. She is flanked by two noble-looking workmen, each holding heraldic shields. The shields on their left bear the emblems of Ireland and on their right, the British Lion and Unicorn, symbolizing the union's commitment to unity between the two nations. The motto "Defence and Defiance" is prominently displayed at the top, emphasizing the union's dedication to protecting the rights and interests of its members in the face of adversity. The idealized workmen, standing tall and strong, embody the spirit of solidarity and determination that characterized the trades union movement during this period. The certificate's allegorical design is further enhanced by the intricate details of the dome, which adds an air of grandeur and importance to the document. The overall composition is a testament to the idealistic and symbolic nature of the trades union movement during the Victorian era, reflecting the importance of worker rights and organization in the plumbing industry.
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