| Collection |
Dobson |
| Date |
c.1900 |
| Description |
Relief of Mafeking ribbon c.1900. Sold to raise funds during the Boer War.
Written on it is, "Relief fo Mafeking." Then a picture of Baden Powell; then "Noteable events. Relief of Kimberly February 15th; Cronje captured February 27th; Relief of Ladysmith February 28th". Mckee & Co[mpany], Wellington.
This ribbon was kept in the spectacle case and put on display in the museum before 2005. An undated and unsigned note (since destroyed) from a museum volunteer has, "1993/116#2. Ribbon commemorating relief of Mafeking, Boer War, on display in museum". |
| Year Range from |
1899 |
| Year range to |
1905 |
| Object ID |
1993.116.0388 |
| Object Name |
Ribbon |
| Other # |
G1993/116#2 |
| People |
Powell, Baden |
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