Glass - Royal Visit Souvenir
Production date
Circa 1954
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Object detail
Description
Glass souvenir made to commemorate the 1954 royal tour of Australia. Curved clear glass with red white and gold transfer on one side and worn gold painted rim.
Classification
CIVIC MEMENTOES Souvenirs Glass
Maker
Production date
Circa 1954
Measurements
H78 x Dia.56 mm
Media/Materials description
Glass
Signature/Marks
[red and gold crown insignia] \ 19 E II R 54 \ ROYAL VISIT TO \ AUSTRALIA
History and use
This glass was created to commemorate the 1954 visit to Australia of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh. It was part of a set of four, featuring the E II R insignia beneath a crown and incorporating a map of Australia and the date. The royal visit began in February of 1954 and made Queen Elizabeth II the first reigning monarch to visit Australia. Their visit took in all the capital cities (except Darwin) and around 70 regional communities.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Registration number
H47813
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