Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Walkers Shortbread (Firm)
Title:
Walkers biscuit tin commemorating the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II as longest reigning British monarch.
Published / Created:
Aberlour-on-Spey, Scotland : Walkers Shortbread Ltd., [2015]
Physical Description:
1 biscuit tin ; 25 x 16 x 5 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
NK8459.A38 W35 2015 Flat A
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Elisabeth Fairman

Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Three-Dimensional Artifacts
Notes:
"This tin commemorates a unique historical milestone. On 10 September 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates becoming the longest reigning British monarch, having occupied the throne for 63 years and 217 days ..."--Tin bottom.

"Special edition. Pure butter shortbread."--Tin lid.

The lid of the tin features a picture of Elizabeth II holding a bouquet of flowers.

With printed insert including information on the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST).

BAC: British Art Center copy with printed label: "Best before 30.09.16 ..."
Subject Terms:
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926– -- Anniversaries, etc. | Walkers Shortbread (Firm) | Kings and rulers -- Great Britain. | Shortbread -- Great Britain.
Form/Genre:
Commemoratives. | Tins (containers) | Biscuit boxes.