002.356.Idrija

Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 9, SI-5280 Idrija

Public

Municipality of Idrija, Mestni trg 1, SI-5280 Idrija

510:IDR;ZG-451

Mine

It is a replica of a traditional miner’s flag, which became a museum piece due to its purpose and time remoteness. A big miner’s flag is green and black. There is a sewn-in symbol of mining in the middle of the flag – crossed hammer and chisel and a wedge, and olive branches at the bottom.

Length 135 cm, height 280 cm.

Fabric.

2nd half of the 20th century

Manufacturer information is not known.

The traditional miner’s flag is green and black. The green colour symbolises hope to return from the mine’s pit alive and the black colour represent the eternal darkness and the underground’s gloominess. The traditional miner’s flag was especially used after the World War II at celebrations of major mining holidays, such as: 22 June, St Achatius – one of the miners’ patrons; 1 May – International Labour Day; 3 July, Miners’ Day, introduced during the period of Yugoslavia as a reminder of a five day long hunger strike, started by miners from Zasavje on 3 July 1934.

The described object is being preserved, secured and presented as important mining heritage of Idrija with exceptional universal values. It is a part of the mining collection of the Idrija Municipal Museum. Visitors can view it within the permanent museum exhibition “Five Centuries of the Mercury Mine and the Town of Idrija”. It can also be used for different types of mercury heritage promotions.

Idrija.

Idrija Municipal Museum, Gewerkenegg Castle (showroom 11).

The object is properly conserved. Additional interventions are not necessary. Security of the premises is ensured.

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Regular seasonal maintenance.

- Inventory Book of the Idrija Municipal Museum.

Mestni muzej Idrija

Miha Kosmač

15. 3. 2018

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