OTHER
[Auckland University College] :Ingenio et labore. H 1941-2-3-4-5 [Embroidered crest on blazer pocket, and three metal buttons. 1941-1945]
- Date
- 1941 - 1945
- By
- Roth, Margaret Frances, 1921-2018; Hogben family
- Reference
- Curios-039-022
- Description
Shows the university crest or coat of arms, featuring three kiwi along the upper edge of a shield flanked by fern leaves. An open book shows the motto "Ingenio et labore" (By natural ability and hard work). The lower edge records the years of attendance by the wearer - 1941-1945. Three metal buttons featuring a simplified version of the crest, are stitched along the top of the pocket.
Quantity: 1 curio(s).
Physical Description: Embroidery, yellow, brown and white, on dark blue fabric pocket 152 x 137 mm, with three attached metal buttons of diameter 24 mm.
Provenance: From the papers of the Hogben family,
Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - A2011-043 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-1942, and PA.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Format
- 1 curio(s), Curios, Embroidery (Visual works), Memorabilia, Coats of arms, Embroidery, yellow, brown and white, on dark blue fabric pocket 152 x 137 mm, with three attached metal buttons of diameter 24 mm., Orientation: Vertical image
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