Viewing Object

Object Description

Object ID

2008.014.001

Title

British Columbia Centennial souvenir dish.

Date

1958.

Description

Dish, specifically china with gold rim and dogwood flowers: "1858 - British Columbia - 1958 / commemorating 100th anniversary of founding of Province" maker's markings "Tuscan / Fine English / Bone China/ [Crown with wings logo] / made in / England / Dogwood/ c9790."

Dimensions

(DepthFt, 0.059 ft, 1.7983 cm)

(DepthIn, 0.709 in, 1.8009 cm)

(DiameterFt, 3.478 ft, 106.0094 cm)

(DiameterIn, 41.732 in, 105.9993 cm)

People/Subject

Centennial Celebrations, 1958 (Colony of British Columbia)

In 1958, the province of British Columbia celebrated its Centennial. 1858 was the year Governor James Douglas declared the mainland of British Columbia a British colony. This declaration was made at Fort Langley. Langley was therefore at the centre of the 100th anniversary celebrations in 1958. The Fort Langley National Historic Site was reconstructed by the federal government and officially opened in July by Princess Margaret. The Langley Centennial Museum was opened across the street and people in Langley participated in a wide range of commemorative events ranging from beard growing contests to pageants.
Term Source: Sears List of Subject Headings (16th. Ed.)

Argus v4.4.0.36 - Langley Centennial Museum