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https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumartifact45890
- Repository
- Burnaby Village Museum
- Accession Code
- BV002.78.332
- Description
- Box, metal; silver?, red, black; "Ridgways" "5 O'Clock Tea" "100 Years Reputation for High Grade Quality"; repeats opposite side; other sides have royal warrant, "...H.M. King George VI" "and..." "Queen Victoria 1886? - 1901", "Chief Depot Ridgway House" "King William Street" "London"; between warrant and address, one side has "1 Lb. Net. 454 Grammes Net", other side has "Established...1836...Reign of King William the Fourth"; on lid, "Every Genuine Package..."; side of lid, "Awarded Gold Medal...1915" "Highest Honor India-Ceylon Teas"; poor condition, rust [NOTE lid was not given an acces- sion number, too difficult to remove]
- Object History
- Donor purchased objects from various collectors and antique retailers.
- Measurements
- 103mm X 75mm X 185mm
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