Container [Cadbury 'Blue Boy']

Object detail

Accession number

2010.909

Maker

Cadbury Confectionery Limited

Description

A Cadbury tin with the painting of the 'Blue Boy' by Thomas Gainsborough R.A. on the front. On the back are the portraits of 3 British queens. Hinged lid. Repetitive column pattern around border. Scalloped border around image of boy. Image is raised.

Marks

Three British queens. / Cadbury Bros., Ltd.. Have been honoured with the appointment as cocoa / and chocolate manufacturers to Her majesty Queen Mary. They were similarly honoured by her Majesty Queen Alexandra & her late Majesty Queen Victoria. Printed
The Blue Boy / by Thomas Gainsborough . R.A. Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Cadbury Confectionery Limited. Container [Cadbury 'Blue Boy'], 2010.909. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tools & Equipment for Communication Containers

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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Photograph Rectangle Picture frame Sleeve Technology Electronic device Gadget Electric blue Dishware Vintage clothing

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