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Found 2003 objects in the category Social History
Cornwall Pictorial Guide of Places to Visit and Tourist Map
folded printed on both sides
PEZPH : 1991.161
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Coronation celebrations poster
Poster relating to decorations in the town for the Coronation celebrations in 1953 and offering prizes in various sections.
PEZPH : 1976.340
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Coronation dance poster
Poster advertising a Coronation dance at St John's Hall, 3.6.1953.
PEZPH : 1976.341
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Coronation document
Order of service for use on the day of the coronation of King George V.
PEZPH : 1987.157
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Coronation mug
china mug commemorating the Coronation of George V. There are transfer photographs of King George V and Queen Mary with a crown above and flags either side. Underneath are written the words 'King George V crowned June 1911 Queen Mary'. On reverse is the Penzance Town crest (head of John the Baptist) and the words 'A K Barnett, CC, FGS, Mayor 1911'. Makers mark on base.
PEZPH : 1998.307
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Coronation mug
Souvenir Coronation mug for Queen Elizabeth II, June 2nd 1953. White china with coloured decoration
PEZPH : 1984.44
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Coronation of William and Adelaide
monarchs head on face, mythical crowning scences on reverse
PEZPH : 1991.14
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Coronation programme
programme of the ceremonies at the commemoration of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in Penzance
PEZPH : 1987.62
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Coronation programme, Borough of Penzance
red, blue, gold, cover with crown
PEZPH : 1991.1167
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Coronation programme, Borough of Penzance
Coronation programme, Borough of Penzance, red, blue, gold cover, 1953
PEZPH : 1991.1075
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Cream canister
Tin canister to hold cream. Has a brass plug in top, attached by a chain. Spout at corner to pour with. Brass label on top which reads 'Cream'. Part of a set contained within a metal lunch box, or crowst tin. See 1976.45.1.
PEZPH : 1976.45.9
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Cream jug, souvenir ware china
water pitcher with straight sides and right-angled handle. Has the Penzance crest on a turquoise background with yellow surround. Sticker reads 1701 0200.
PEZPH : 1998.171
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Cresta dress
bright blue fluted, sleeveless dress made by Cresta. Drawstring tie around neck. Length has possibly been altered
PEZPH : 1999.139
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Cresta fabric length
Cresta fabric length, Pitcher pattern
PEZPH : 2000.45
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