Object:

Royal Wax Vesta coronation matchbox

Title / object name  Royal Wax Vesta coronation matchbox
Maker  Role  Date  
New Zealand Wax Vesta Co. Ltd.  manufacturer(s)  1953  
Medium Summary  printed paper covered cardboard
Materials  cardboard, paper
Dimensions
Overall  77 (Width) x 47 (Depth) x 15 (Height) mm
Classification  matchboxes
Registration Number  GH012578

The label on this box of wax vestas (matches) features the Union Jack and the New Zealand flag. It was uncommon to see both flags on a coronation souvenir as most were made in England and therefore favoured the Union Jack.

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