Biscuit tin

A small purple biscuit tin celebrating the coronation of Edward VII. It is decorated with coloured portraits of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in coronation robes on the lid. On the sides, within laurel wreaths with crowns above, are portraits of the Prince of Wales, George Frederick Ernest Albert (later George V) in naval uniform and Prince Edward Albert (later Edward VIII) in sailor's dress. The arms of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland are shown on the ends of the tin.

Object Details

ID: AAB0043
Collection: Food and related equipment
Type: Biscuit tin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Carr & Co Ltd
Events: Coronation of Edward VII, 1902
Date made: 1902
People: VII, King Edward; Queen Alexandra, Consort of King-Emperor Edward VII King George V Windsor, Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 105 x 100 x 75 mm