1 8 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medievalism on the Streets Description An account of the resource This Collection analyses popular medievalism in material and public culture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on popular medievalist theatre, parades and public spectacles, as well as recreational, literary and political associations. It explores the ways in which medievalism was not simply derivative but also local and disctinctive. In this Collection you will find items relating to medievalism in public contexts and popular culture, and the revisitation or reenactment of the Middle Ages by groups such as the Society for Creative Anachronism. Hyperlink Title, URL, Description or annotation. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Dimensions of sash: 148.00 cm (Height), 14.00 cm (Length) URL <a href="http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/themes/2772/irish-national-foresters">http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/themes/2772/irish-national-foresters</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Irish National Foresters' Regalia Subject The topic of the resource regalia, Irish National Foresters Organisation, nationalist, nationalism, Irish, Ireland, sash, friendly society, friendly societies, fraternities, fraternity, clover Description An account of the resource <p>The Irish National Foresters Organisation is a mutual aid society, which was established to help members in distress and the relatives of members who are deceased. It began in 1877 as a breakaway from the Order of Foresters, which was originally set up in England by medieval serfs. As they were not permitted to meet openly, their meetings were gathered in dense forest and they took names associated with forestry and applied them to their leaders (e.g. Chief Ranger, Assistant Chief Ranger, Woodward and Beadle).</p> <p>The I.N.F grew rapidly and soon became the largest friendly society in Ireland. It is non-sectarian, non-political and is not divided by class. The ideas of the society are exemplified in the Chief Ranger's address given at the new members initiation ceremony: 'be a true member to members in distress...remembering that...the time may come when you may acquire their assistance and sympathy in return' and 'do not forget dear old-Ireland; teach...those under your care to cherish the memory of her heroes and heroines, her patriots and soldiers...and those who have left behind them so many beautiful and lasting memorials of love of country.' Although it spread throughout the world the I.N.F. retained close-links with Ireland and was a strong supporter of Irish nationalism. To the extent that the constitution of the I.N.F. called for 'government for Ireland by the Irish people in accordance with Irish ideas and Irish aspirations.'</p> <p><a href="http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/250056/sash-irish-national-foresters-after-1877">http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/250056/sash-irish-national-foresters-after-1877</a></p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Museum Victoria Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Museum Victoria Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Museum Victoria Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Museum Victoria Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hyperlink Language A language of the resource English clover fraternities fraternity friendly societies friendly society Ireland Irish Irish National Foresters Organisation nationalism nationalist regalia sash