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Heraldic Souvenir Ware - Tank

Object

Souvenir

Production date

1917

Object number

1988.710

Physical Description

Crested china, white/gilt, army tank, with overprinted Hackney coat of arms.

Following the arrival of affordable travel with the railways, from the 1880s William Henry Goss (W.H.Goss) made miniature pieces of china to sell as cheap souvenirs. Called ‘Goss crested ware’ or these were printed with crests and coats of arms of the particular town onto each piece. With the arrival of the First World War, ceramics with military themes were produced.

Associated Event

First World War

Dimension

Length: 125mm
Width: 95mm
Height: 55mm

On display?

No