Manchester Airport Rail Link Presentation Case

Made:
1992-1993 in United Kingdom
maker:
Unknown
Manchester Airport Rail Link Presentation Case

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A metal presentation case, with its own case, commemorating the opening of the Manchester Airport Railway Station. The presentation case holds a card with the inscription: "To commemorate the first travel trade and business community visit to Manchester Airport Rail Station // Tuesday 20 April 1993."

Details

Category:
Railways
Object Number:
Y1996.3331
Materials:
steel (metal), paper (fibre product) and fibre (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 9 mm x 115 mm x 69 mm,
type:
commemorative

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