Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Tin |
Collection |
Lambton Heritage Museum Collection |
Accession number |
LHM 1993.009 |
Catalog Number |
LHM 1993.009.013 |
Other Name |
Tin, Chocolate |
Date |
1900 |
Description |
Tin container with a hinged lid used to store chocolate. The tin is gold with an illustration painted on the lid using red and blue paint. The centre of the tin features a raised portrait of Queen Victoria . On the left hand side of the portrait is a crown motif and on the opposite side the words "South Africa 1900" are visible. Additionally, there is an inscription printed in black ink that reads "I wish you a Happy New Year". |
Provenance |
This item was given as a gift to the British and Canadian soldiers during the South African War. The tins were distributed in December of 1899 following the disastrous "Black Week" of British defeats. Chocolate was donated by Cadbury, Rowntree and Fry & Sons to fill the tins. Soldiers often sent their tins home to loved ones or sold them for profit. |
Dimensions |
H-2.5 W-15.5 cm |
Search Terms |
Lambton 175 Royal Family Souvenir Christmas Gift Soldier South Africa Africa Queen Victoria Boer War |
On Display Starting |
2023-06-02 |