Melbourne Olympic Games confectionary tin

Melbourne Olympic Games confectionary tin 1956

A M.A. Craven & Son Ltd.

Registration number

1754109

Artist/maker

A M.A. Craven & Son Ltd.

Title

Melbourne Olympic Games confectionary tin

Production date

1956

Medium

metal

Dimensions (H x W x D)

21 x 15.5 x 4 cm

Credit line

Donated by David Studham, 2018
City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

Keywords

Olympic games, 1956. Melbourne, tin, City of Melbourne coat of arms,

Summary

A 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games confectionary tin with the main stadium (Melbourne Cricket Ground) on the lid. The City of Melbourne coat of arms is depicted in the top left corner. This tin was displayed in the exhibition Emblazon: Melbourne's coat of arms at City Gallery in 2018.