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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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 1860s Rights
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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