Patch
1963 (made)
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Embroidered patches can be designs applied to clothing by organisations to distinguish membership or rank, or individuals for art or expression. This particular embroidered patch, sold through the Beatles fan club in 1963, fits within both of these categories.
The patch was one of many lines of merchandise produced at the height of what is known as 'Beatlemania' in Britain. 'Beatlemania' was characterised by intense levels of hysteria demonstrated by fans both during the actual concerts played by the band and during the band's arrivals at different locations. By wearing the patch you would show that you were associated with the band, and with the phenomenon of 'Beatlemania'.
The patch was one of many lines of merchandise produced at the height of what is known as 'Beatlemania' in Britain. 'Beatlemania' was characterised by intense levels of hysteria demonstrated by fans both during the actual concerts played by the band and during the band's arrivals at different locations. By wearing the patch you would show that you were associated with the band, and with the phenomenon of 'Beatlemania'.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Machine embroidery on twill |
| Brief description | Machine-embroidered sew-on Beatles patch |
| Physical description | A black textile rectangular patch with the words The Beatles, and the first names of the band (George, Ringo, John and Paul) machine-embroidered in yellow over a red guitar, all inside an oval shape formed by a yellow line. The edges are overlock stitched with black thread, with slight loose threads at each corner. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
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| Production | Attribution note: Issued through fan club only |
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| Summary | Embroidered patches can be designs applied to clothing by organisations to distinguish membership or rank, or individuals for art or expression. This particular embroidered patch, sold through the Beatles fan club in 1963, fits within both of these categories. The patch was one of many lines of merchandise produced at the height of what is known as 'Beatlemania' in Britain. 'Beatlemania' was characterised by intense levels of hysteria demonstrated by fans both during the actual concerts played by the band and during the band's arrivals at different locations. By wearing the patch you would show that you were associated with the band, and with the phenomenon of 'Beatlemania'. |
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| Accession number | S.23-2008 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2008 |
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