Objects of Substance - The 150 Year Badge

1904 Marian Morison’s postcard to friend, Edie.

Historically, badges were handmade, with variations in size and detail. One early badge in the School’s archive was even fashioned from a two-shilling coin. From the 1940s to the 1960s, students often wore two badges: one on the tie, as seen today, and a smaller one on the blazer or gym tunic, often used to secure ribbons in support of sporting events.

1955 IVC pose outside “The Cottages” prepared for interform sports day. 1943 IVC with Miss Benney (detail)