Tin box made to look like a parcel

This tin box, with embossed seals showing Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, dates from the mid 19th century.

The oblong tin box has a hinged lid, and is decorated to look like a brown paper parcel tied up with green string. The box bears the letters 'VR' (for 'Victoria Regina' or Queen Victoria).

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Online ID:	000-100-003-196-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.ST 39
Date:	Mid 19th century
Material:	Tin. Inscription: (sides) VICTORIA REGINA / H.R.H. PRINCE CONSORT / (lid) VICTORIAREGINA
Dimensions:	140 mm H x 120 mm L x 90 mm D
What:	Box, tin
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Who:	Prince Albert Queen Victoria
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Description:	Tin box with a hinged lid, oblong in shape, decorated to look like a brown paper parcel tied up with green string, and with embossed seals showing Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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