Dublin Core
Title
Banner for United Operative Masons of Melbourne
Subject
stone mason, stone masons, mason, stone, stone masonry, stonemason, trade union, trade unionism, unionism, unions, working class, labour, work, politics, activism, trade procession, procession, processions, trade, parade, banner, banners
Description
An image of a medieval-style embellished banner for the United Operative Masons of Melbourne, Victoria. The banner commemorates the 8 hour day Labor Movement, with the 3 men around the triangle symbolising 8 hours of work, 8 hours of recreation and 8 hours of rest. The Labor Movement drew on a symbolic continuity with ideas about medieval guilds - in the organisation of workers into fraternities - and on chivalric codes of conduct - in its concern with the plight of workers and with fighting to protect those most vulnerable to exploitation.
Creator
Unknown
Source
State Library of Victoria
Publisher
Hugh George for Wilson and MacKinnon
Date
14 June, 1873
Rights
State Library of Victoria
Format
Hyperlink; Print: Wood Engraving
Language
English