2002.183

Pencil case and contents to commemorate the coronation of Edward VIII

Pencil case and contents. Red, white and blue, sliding, cardboard pencil box, made to commemorate the coronation of Edward VIII, which never happened (May 1937). Contains: pencil with blue top (with lettering), pencil with red top (with lettering), gold 6-inch ruler, green pencil (unused), pen - to be used with nib, nib - in a separate gold coloured tube with lid. Sold in Cheltenham, price 1/-.

1937

20th century

cardboard, ink, wood, graphite

Coronation Souvenir May 1937Edward VIII crowned May 1937Long live the King!