002.362.Idrija

Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 9, SI-5280 Idrija

Public

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

510:IDR;ZG-788

Daily life

The object consists of a supporting stick and the emblem itself. The stick further consists of two parts: a round bottom and a top that is planed in several variations. The emblem itself below has a metal bottom part on which a plate with a bay leaf wreath is positioned on, a strip with colours of the Slovenian flag (tricolour) and a monogram with letters S O K L. Above the plate is a figure of a bird – hawk. The bottom side of the plate is decorated with the wood engravings. Both sides of the plate have the inscription “IDRIJSKA SOKOLSKA ŽUPA, 1910.”

Width 60.5 cm, height 248 cm.

Metal, wood.

1910

Julija Novak in Kajetan Franelk (pobudnik pa je bil vodja slovenskega Sokolskega gibanja Viktor Murnik)

The Sokol gymnastics society was established in Idrija in 1897. The liberal-oriented mining workers were also accepted in the Sokol Society, since the leading class in the town and in the mine was German. The society’s headquarters, whose members were constantly changing, was “At the Black Eagle” (“Pri črnem orlu”). The Mine Administration enabled the training sessions of the society in the gym of the Folk School. In 1910, the Slovenian Sokol Association was reorganised. The Idrija “Župa”, the connection between the umbrella association and the societies, became one of seven such organisations in Slovenian territory. In addition to the prescribed clothing and symbols, a part of the society’s image was also the described emblem. In their performances they also cooperated with other societies (e.g. the Mine Band). After the Italian occupation, the society’s operation was made difficult. Idrija Sokol Society as “Telovadno društvo Idrija” (Idrija Gymnast Society) was closed on 15 October 1926.

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 historical collection of Idrija Municipal Museum. The object is one the few things, which prove the existence of the Gymnast Society and the Sokol Society. For this reason it has a great historical value. Visitors can view it within the permanent museum exhibition “Five Centuries of the Mercury Mine and the Town of Idrija”.

“Pri črnem orlu”; Folk School Gym.

Idrija Municipal Museum, Gewerkenegg Castle (showroom 11).

The Sokol Society emblem is appropriately preserved. 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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