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Date(s)
- 1930 (Creation)
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2 object(s)
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Archival history
Returned to Guardian Newspapers Ltd. On indefinite loan on 21/03/2002.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
On April 8 1930, C.P. Scott was presented with the freedom of the city of Manchester. This silver casket is decorated with scenes of Manchester, the red rose of Lancaster and the Manchester coat of arms. It once held the original freedom scroll
The casket is on loan to the GNM archive from the University of Manchester.
Production place: Unknown
Materials: Wood; Paint; silver; laquer
Colour: Grey; Black
Condition: Good
Dimensions: Box: 260mm x 400mm x 243mm
Completeness: Complete
Inscription: C.P. SCOTT; CASKET & SCROLL; FREEDOM OF M'C
Creator: Unknown
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Researcher access to objects is at the discretion of the archivists, and dependant on condition and current location.
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Access Status
Open(part)
