Social History — 1917
Charity flag, flagday emblem
World War I charity flag with fastening pin. The lithographed paper emblem shaped to represent a green leaf marked 'Mesopotamia 1917' was one of two emblems purchased by Ernest King in support of Mesopotamia Day, 13th April 1917.
Mesopotamia Flag Day raised money for the chaity the 'Mesopotamia Comforts Fund for British Troops' that sent 'comforts' and gifts such as tobacco and writing paper to servicemen fighting in the Middle East. The charity was based at 26 Regent Street.
Flagdays were an established feature of London life during World War I. Each charity was alloted specific flagdays where volunteers, often women and young girls, would stand on the streets carrying a collecting tin and tray of emblems offered in exchange for a cash donation. As well as raising money for charity they were also a way for Londoners to visibly show their support for the war effort.
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- Social History
- Object ID:
- 80.525/317
- Object name:
- charity flag, flagday emblem
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- Production date:
- 1917
- Material:
- paper, metal
- Measurements/duration:
- H 50 mm, W 27 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- digital image © London Museum
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