Summary
Brown paper bag with stylized Australian coat of arms, inscribed 'Australia Welcomes the Queen'. The bag was probably made as a souvenir to celebrate the visit of Queen Elizabeth to Australia in 1954.
Physical Description
Brown paper bag, rectangular, printed on one side in red and blue. Features image of kangaroo on left, emu on right and crown at top, ringed by leaves that vaguely resemble wattle (suggesting Australian coat of arms). Opening of bag is pinked. Bag is glued at seams.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Rosalind Wallis, 02 Apr 2009
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Manufacturer (Probable)
Andrew Jest, Dyson & Co. Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1954
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Person Commemorated
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Inscriptions
Inscriptions: 'Australia / Welcomes / Queen / Elizabeth ' EIIR'. At bottom in small font: 'Andrew Jest, Dyson & Co. Pty. Ltd., Melb.'
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Overall Dimensions
205 mm (Width), 310 mm (Height)
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