item details
NameCeramic plaque (portrait of Queen Elizabeth II)
ProductionR.H. & S.L. Plant Limited; ceramicist; 1953; England
Classificationsouvenirs, portraits
Materialsceramic glaze, bone china
Materials Summaryglazed ceramic with gilt edging
Techniquesglazing, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 75mm (width), 92mm (height), 35mm (depth)
Registration NumberGH021476
Credit linePurchased 2011
Overview
This is a souvenir of Queen Elizabeth II's tour of New Zealand and Australia,1953-54.
The plaque was originally made to commemorate Queen Elizabeth'scoronation in June 1953. It was later transformed into a souvenir for the tour by printing commemorative text on the back: 'ER In commemoration of the royal tour of Australia and New Zealand 1953-54'.