Satin-lined presentation box for the ceremonial trowel [2006.78.1 .1] [MdeA 21/08/2006]

Collection type: Object
Description: Satin-lined presentation box for the ceremonial trowel [2006.78.1 .1] [MdeA 21/08/2006]
Long description: Cardboard box and lid. Covered inside and out with dark navy blue paper. The box is lined with bright blue synthetic satin textile. The box is a presentation box which was given with the ceremonial trowel 2006.78.1 .1. It was given to Dr John Hood, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, by Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd on the occasion of the "Topping Out" of the Pitt Rivers Museum on 9th February 2006. [MdeA 21/08/2006]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England Oxfordshire Oxford
Person: Maker Swatkins; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source John Hood
Date / Period: Date made: Before 09/02/2006
Acquisition information: Donated: 24/02/2006
Materials and processes: Material Satin Textile, Material Cardboard Paper Plant, Material Synthetic Textile, Material Paper Plant, Process Glued
Dimensions: Height: max 56 mm total, Height: max 54 mm, Width: max 130 mm total, Width: max 130 mm, Length: max 298 mm total, Length: max 296 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2006.78.1.2

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