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Medal - Abstinence Society, Australia, circa 1885
Reg. No: NU 20240
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- Summary:
- This is a general purpose medal of the Australian Abstinence movement. It was minted by Stokes & Martin, circa 1885.
Several organisations in nineteenth century Victoria were established to promote temperance, oppose the extension of hotel licences, and educate children and adults about the dangers of alcohol. They included the Order of the Sons of Temperance, the International Order of Good Templars and the Band of Hope. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 38 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 19.90 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | temperance movements |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection, Stokes & Son, Medal Makers, Melbourne, Victoria & Sydney, New South Wales |
| On Display at: | Melbourne Museum |
| Primary Classification: | MEDALS |
| Secondary Classification: | Commemorative |
| Tertiary Classification: | societies |
| Series: | Australian Temperance Medals |
| DateEra: | circa 1885 AD |
| Obverse Description: | At centre within triangle a radiate six-point star; around on triangle, LOVE PURITY & FIDELITY |
| Reverse Description: | Within wreath of roses entwined with ribbon bearing the words HEALTH INNOCENCE PEACE, and below clasped hands, I DO AGREE / TO ABSTAIN / BY GODS HELP / FROM ALL / INTOXICATING / LIQUORS / AS A / BEVERAGE. At base of wreath the artist's initials T S |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Material: | White metal |
| Issued By: | Abstinence Society, Australia, circa 1885 |
| Mint: | Stokes & Martin, Australia, circa 1885 |
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