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Metadata
Object ID # |
1993.024.020ab |
Object Name |
Ribbon, Fraternal |
Title |
Lady Carson Lodge No. 485 L.O.B.A. Parade Ribbon |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Date |
after 1894 |
Year Range from |
1894 |
Artist |
Dominion Regalia Co. Limited |
Made |
Dominion Regalia Co. |
Place of Origin |
Toronto, Ontario |
Description |
This is a L.O.B.A. Lodge No. 485 ribbon badge (with an "In Memoriam" side as well). This would have been worn by a female who belonged to the Lady Carson Lodge No. 485 at Owen Sound, Ontario. L.O.B.A. = Ladies Orange Benevolent Association. This ribbon badge was made by the Dominion Regalia Co. of Toronto. One side is red silk ribbon, with gilt-coloured printed lettering on it: "LADY CARSON / LODGE NO. 485 / L.O.B.A. / DESBORO, ONT." The upper area has an overlaying orange ribbon with two rippled Red Ensign flag appliques and a gilt-coloured printed maple leaf and beaver to represent Canada. Suspended on the orange ribbon is a circular, brass-edged celluloid piece with a colourful printed illustration of a bible with the faith, hope and charity symbol of a cross with a heart and anchor on it. The wording reads as "LADIES ORANGE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION". The top of the ribbon badge has a celluloid-fronted pinstem badge, which is white, with a grain sheaf and sickle illustration, and the short form letters of "L.O.B.A." The other side is black silk, printed with silver-coloured lettering and designs. This "In Memoriam" side would be worn in view for funerals of members. The ribbon badge is edged with gilt-coloured braid, with a decorative gilt fringe at the bottom. When it arrived at the museum, it came in a red-printed brown paper envelope with advertising on it for the Dominion Regalia Co. of 175 King St. West, Toronto. |
Provenance |
A 20th-century item manufactured by the Dominion Regalia Co. of Toronto. Provenance unknown. Last owned by Florence White who died in Owen Sound, Grey County, on August 4, 1993. It is not known whether the badge belonged to her, or to a female relative. |
Collection |
Organizational/Government Collection |
Material |
Ribbon/Metal/BrassCelluloid/Braid/Inks |
Dimensions |
W-6 L-21.5 inches |
Found |
Owen Sound, Grey County |
Subjects |
Fraternal Organizations Loyal Orange Lodge Loyal Orange Lodges Women Parades & processions |
Search Terms |
Desboro Lady Carson Lodge No. 485 |