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Colman's Mustard Tin, possibly from the Terra Nova Expedition DUNIH 2016.25

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Colman's Mustard Tin, possibly from the Terra Nova Expedition

Tin, Colman's Mustard tin possibly from the Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1912. The tin is unopened and has a yellow paper wrapping bearing the words 'British Antarctic Relief Expedition 18/09/12 handwritten in black ink on the lid's top surface. Front face the wrapping shows the words 'By Special Appointment to the King, Colman's Mustard, Double Superfine, Manufactured in England' and contains an illustration of a Bull's head in the centre. Side and back surfaces contain the details of various awards, honours and Royal appointments to the King of Italy, Queen of Norway, Court of Holland etc.

Number: DUNIH 2016.25
Name: Colman's Mustard Tin, possibly from the Terra Nova Expedition
Date: 1912-09-18
Maker: Colman's
Location: In Store