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Tray, Commemorative - The Embankment, Government Street, Victoria, B. C

1920 circa

Commemorative Tray
Small in size; plywood bottom with 2 cm high, wicker sides, the wicker is pulled through holes drilled around the rim of the tray; inset into the tray is a machine printed, colour postcard, shows the Empress Hotel and Government Street and at the intersection of Government and Belleville Streets is a giant archway and the flagpole is flying the Union Jack, printed on the postcard, 'The Embankment, Government Street, Victoria, B. C.'; stamped in black ink on the bottom of the tray, 'Made By Disabled Soldiers At The Red Cross Work Shop Victoria, B. C.'

Height: 3.3cm | Width: 11.0cm | Length: 16.0cm

2011.41.1