Context (Amendments / updates)
Described by the donors as a family heirloom. Possibly bought by Robin Stevenson's grandparents, Ralph (Rafe) and Rachel, at a charity fair. Inherited by Robin's mother, Lavinia Antonia Turkingen/Turkington and then by Robin. There is no family link to South Africa.
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Amendments / updates)
Nearly 6,000 Prisoners of War from the Boer War were sent to Deadwood Camp, St. Helena between 1900-1902.

http://sainthelenaisland.info/boerprisoners.htm
Event Date 12/2/2020
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
Rectangular wooden box with hinged lid inscribed with "St. Helena 1901" and "Made by Boer prisoner of war." The top of the lid is inscribed with "St.Helena / 1901" and depicts a crest with a bird, lion and man with rifle. Around the sides of the box is inscribed "Made by / Boer prisoner / of war." Hinges are made of metal and screwed in to the base and lid. There are also two metal pins on the front edge which hold the lid shut.
Event Date 12/2/2020
Author: Katrina Dring

Loan (Exhibition)
Fitzwilliam Museum, 11/10/2022 to 08/01/2023, Currencies of Conflict and Dissent,

Event Date 11/10/2022
Author: rachel hand

Conservation (Assessment Only)
CON.2022.5325 | Assessment Only
Event Date 12/7/2022
Author: Kirstie French