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Matchbox case
A silver matchbox case with a hinged lid, a suspension loop on the top of the lid and a striker on the underside. One side is decorated with the enamelled coat of arms of Blackpool, in yellow, black and red. On the same side, inscribed on the lid is: 'COUNTY BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL'. On the other side is the inscription: 'OFFICIAL MEMENTO OF THE VISIT OF THE CHANNEL FLEET TO BLACKPOOL 9TH 10TH & 11TH AUGUST 1907.' The inside of the case is cream in colour.
The Channel Fleet did not visit Blackpool owing to bad weather but mementoes were distributed to every officer as intended.
The Channel Fleet did not visit Blackpool owing to bad weather but mementoes were distributed to every officer as intended.
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Object Details
| ID: | OBJ0250 |
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| Type: | Matchbox case |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Date made: | 1907 |
| People: | County Borough of Blackpool; Channel Fleet |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 15 mm x 60 mm x 40 mm |