Matchbox cover
From the Collection of Victorian Maritime Centre 220 The Esplanade Crib Point Victoria
- Description
- Metal souvenir matchbox cover – rectangle in shape with one side open for match strike – silver coloured metal – embossed shipping line logo and flag in enamel.
- Size
- 6 x 4 x 2 cm
- Object Registration
- M0003
- When Made
- 1923 - 1954
- Significance
- This is a souvenir which was sold on cruise ships to passengers wishing to have a memento of their holiday. This matchbox case was part of a collection by Debbie Benson & family which the VMC purchased part of, the remainder was donated by D. Benson.
- Inscriptions & Markings
- EPNS
Enamelled badge on front has RMS Mooltan embossed on it - shipping line flag logo - Last updated
- 22 Jul 2017 at 4:01PM
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