Diamond Jubilee biscuit tin
Diamond Jubilee biscuit tin as supplied to British military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the Royal Navy. The tin has mauve-coloured sides and a turquoise lid. As received, it contained tea bags and a packet of biscuits. The lid has coloured badges of the Army, Navy and Air Force and is inscribed: 'EXULTATION & JUBILATION, THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE UNITED SERVICES TIN.' The lion and unicorn are shown wearing garlands of flowers and dancing, their crowns are falling off. The ends of the tin are decorated with the royal arms in colour and in gold letters: 'THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE 1952-2012'. On the front in gold letters: 'FORTNUM & MASON, PICCADILLY SINCE 1707'. The base of the tin has information about ingredients and weight of the contents.
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Object Details
ID: | ZBA5119 |
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Collection: | Food and related equipment |
Type: | Biscuit Tin |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Fortnum & Mason |
Places: | London |
Date made: | 2012 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 70 mm x 142 mm x 104 mm |
Parts: | Diamond Jubilee biscuit tin |