Rosette: Wellington, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention
A close up of a black and yellow felt rosette which was worn by Wellington Deaf Society members at the N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, circa 1940s and 1950s.
- Deaf Clubs
- Deaf Sports
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Wellington Deaf Society
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SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 005-O-WDS
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1979
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