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70/53
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Description
Plaque indicating insurance against fire. Issued by the Queen Insurance Company, founded in 1857, which joined Royal in 1891.
Fire insurance plaques are embossed metal signs, which were placed on the front of houses indicating they were insured against fire. This plaque was issued by the Queen Insurance Company, which was founded in 1857. The Association was an insurance company and joined Royal in 1891. This plaque, in black, gold and red, shows the Queens head with holly leaves with “QUEEN” impressed on the panel below.
Physical description
1 insurance plaque: metal
Archival history
Victoria and Albert Museum No.: M.402.1924.
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