Badge - Reading bug
Object
Badge
Production date
1980s
Object number
2024.190
Physical Description
Circular badge, green background with a black and white cartoon of a bug reading a book, and black text.
Object history
This badge was owned by Hackney teacher and councillor Peter Kahn, who may have acquired it through the Hackney Playbus or the Hackney Unders 5s campaign.
The badge promotes literacy, with a play on the phrase 'to catch the reading bug', meaning to become enthusiastic about books and reading.
The badge promotes literacy, with a play on the phrase 'to catch the reading bug', meaning to become enthusiastic about books and reading.
Associated Person
Peter Kahn (Owner)
Material
Metal
Plastics
Dimension
Diameter: 45mm
On display?
No
Inscription
READING BUG
