Commemorative Key

A key, commemorating the opening of a new Barclays Bank building in Freetown. The inscription reads: Presented to Sir Milton Margai M.B.E. Prime Minister of Sierra Leone at the Opening Ceremony of Barclays Bank D.C.O. Freetown. On the other side: By Architect Nickson and Boxys and Partners and general Contractors Taylor Woodrow (Sierra Leone Ltd.) D.C.O. stands for Dominion Colonial and Overseas . Barclays Bank first opened a branch in Sierra Leone in 1917.

Further Information

  • Type: Regalia
  • Object: Commemorative Key
  • Materials: Metal
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1964
  • Associated Places: Freetown
  • Associated People: Sir Milton Margai
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1968.04.02

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