TitleNSW BA Championship BroochDatec 1930sAbout this objectThis brooch was handmade in the 1930s by Happy Valley resident Mr. Kimble and features an enamel badge reading “NSW BA Championship”. Created during the Depression era at the La Perouse settlement known as Happy Valley, the brooch reflects the local practice of crafting small goods within the community at that time.Object No.99.161Physical descriptionA conglomerate brooch of tin, brass and pearl beads. At top on circular metal base is attached in centre a design consisting of a green triangular flag and around perimeter in gold letters NSW BA Championship on dark blue enamel background. The whole rests on a pastiche of pearl beads, metal leaves. Below this a horizontal long flat rectangular pin with four looped metal hanging link chains.CreatorHappy Valley resident, Mr KimbleInscriptions & marksNSW B.A ChampionshipDimensionsH: 78 mm W: 45 mm D: 23 mmPlace madeHappy Valley NSW, AustraliaMaterialMetalEnamelPearlSourceLa Perouse MuseumOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesSocial history
