Historical information
Queen Juliana's mother, Queen Wilhelmina, abdicated in favour of Juliana, her only child in 1948. In 1980 Juliana abdicated in favour of the eldest of her three sons Willem-Alexander.
Significance
The production of this tile is significant of the Dutch monarchy's willingness to abdicate in favour of the next genration.
Physical description
Wall tile to commemorate the reign of Queen Juliana of The Netherlands from 1948 to 1980. An oval-shaped black and white image of the queen is at the centre surrounded by some low-key decorations.
Inscriptions & markings
Koningin Juliana 1948-1980 (Queen Juliana 1948-1980).
