England
Tea chest 1892
Wood, tea leaves, paper | 7.0 x 7.0 x 7.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 84563
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A minature tea chest, containing a sample of the first tea grown in England. It contains 3oz of 'Colombo' brand Ceylon tea, pekoe souchong, grown and processed in England. With framed presentation note.
Provenance
Presented to Queen Victoria by the Ceylon Tea Agency, 22 December 1892
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Creator(s)
(nationality)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Wood, tea leaves, paper
Measurements
7.0 x 7.0 x 7.0 cm (whole object)