Catalogue of the Montague Guest Collection of Badges, Tokens and Passes Presented in 1907 to the Department of British and Medieval Antiquities

"Catalogue of the Montague Guest Collection of Badges, Tokens and Passes" serves as a comprehensive reference work documenting a vast and significant collection of British material culture. The text provides a detailed inventory of various commemorative and functional items, including theater passes, club badges, and commercial tokens that offer a unique window into the social and economic history of Great Britain.

The work explores the intricate details of numismatics beyond traditional coinage, focusing on objects that facilitated entry to public gardens, signaled membership in exclusive societies, or acted as local currency. Each entry in the catalogue helps to reconstruct the daily lives and social hierarchies of past eras, from the medieval period through to the early 20th century. By organizing these "ephemera in metal," the work highlights the evolution of British design and the changing landscape of public entertainment and social identification.

This scholarly resource is invaluable for historians, numismatists, and collectors. It emphasizes the historical importance of the collection, showcasing how these small objects contribute to a broader understanding of British and Medieval antiquities and the preservation of national heritage.

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