The exhibition “Characters and Events of Vyatka History” features a unique metal box of Kondrat Pirogov’s confectionery factory, produced specifically for the celebration of the Romanov Tercentenary. Tin boxes with history-inspired images served to keep the memory of great persons and events and arouse interest in the history of Russia.
In 1913, a grand country-wide celebration was organized to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the coronation of Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov in the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin — the event that marked the founding of the new ruling House of Romanov.
Emperor Nicholas II signed an Imperial Edict and ordered “to commemorate the great day and eternalize it in the memory of the people.” In the decree, the Russian Emperor “granted mercy to his subjects”, presented an extensive program of charitable events, announced benefits for the poor, declared amnesty for certain categories of convicts, freed some entrepreneurs and landowners from debts, and announced other initiatives. The celebrations began in February and continued until the fall of 1913. Thanksgiving services, military parades, balls, dinners and receptions held by governors and mayors, as well as historical exhibitions were organized throughout the Russian Empire. The windows of houses and shops were decorated with flags and portraits of the Emperor. There were public festivities all over the country.
Russian industrialists also strove to contribute to the celebration of the anniversary. They produced commemorative medals, albums, paintings, as well as confectionery with the symbols of the House of Romanov. At the same time, confectionery packaging of various types and forms became an accessible form of mass advertising. At the turn of the 20th century, confectioners treated the design of their packaging very seriously.
Kondrat Pirogov’s factory produced cookies, sweets, marmalade, marshmallow, jam, halva, and pastille. Seven medals depicted on the front side of the box indicate the high quality of products manufactured by the factory.
In 1913, a grand country-wide celebration was organized to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the coronation of Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov in the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin — the event that marked the founding of the new ruling House of Romanov.
Emperor Nicholas II signed an Imperial Edict and ordered “to commemorate the great day and eternalize it in the memory of the people.” In the decree, the Russian Emperor “granted mercy to his subjects”, presented an extensive program of charitable events, announced benefits for the poor, declared amnesty for certain categories of convicts, freed some entrepreneurs and landowners from debts, and announced other initiatives. The celebrations began in February and continued until the fall of 1913. Thanksgiving services, military parades, balls, dinners and receptions held by governors and mayors, as well as historical exhibitions were organized throughout the Russian Empire. The windows of houses and shops were decorated with flags and portraits of the Emperor. There were public festivities all over the country.
Russian industrialists also strove to contribute to the celebration of the anniversary. They produced commemorative medals, albums, paintings, as well as confectionery with the symbols of the House of Romanov. At the same time, confectionery packaging of various types and forms became an accessible form of mass advertising. At the turn of the 20th century, confectioners treated the design of their packaging very seriously.
Kondrat Pirogov’s factory produced cookies, sweets, marmalade, marshmallow, jam, halva, and pastille. Seven medals depicted on the front side of the box indicate the high quality of products manufactured by the factory.
