Collection box
A London Missionary Society collection box in the shape of a thatched, round hut. Inscribed: 'LMS' on the door. It is made of papier-mâché with a balsa wood base. There is a slot for the money in the top which is extracted when an opening in the base is unsealed. A label on the base reads: 'CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL FOR WORLD MISSION, Livingstone House, 11 Carteret Street, London S.W.1 CHURCH:... Boxholder's Name...Address... Box given out...To be brought in... WORLD MISSION SEC WITNESSING IN AFRICA - EAST ASIA CARRIBEAN - INDIA MADAGASCAR - PAPUA SOUTH SEAS.' Formerly in the collections of the London Missionary Society.
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Object Details
ID: | ZBA5632 |
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Type: | Collection box |
Display location: | Not on display |
Date made: | 1966-1972 |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 105 mm; Diameter: 115 mm |