| Place | Africa: South Africa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM15431 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Foodstuff |
| Physical description | Tin; ; Foodstuff – wet; Lead |
| Maker |
Crosse & Blackwell |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | c 1899-1901 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
Christmas plum pudding : Trooper T Ashford, 2 New South Wales Mounted Infantry
Description
Circular tin with lead solder containing a Christmas pudding. The manufacturer's labels are on the top and sides of the tin with the maker's details and serving instructions. The label on top is decorated with a holly wreath.
History / Summary
This Christmas pudding was given to 106 Trooper Thomas Ashford of 2 New South Wales Mounted Rifles during his service in South Africa for Christmas in 1901. Ashford returned to Australia in 1902.