Gumption tin
Category
Historic Services / Cleaning & housekeeping
Date
Unknown
Materials
Tin-plated steel
Measurements
31 mm (Height); 103 mm (Diameter)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24182.3
Summary
Tin containing the cleaning product Gumption. Lid extends over edge of base and is removed by butterfly-shaped twist opener. Top is printed cream with black, green and orange printing featuring trade mark and; Use a little / Gumption / CLEANS EVERYTHING / BATHS - COOKERS - PAINTWORK - BRASS - TILES / COOKING UTENSILS - FLOORS - ALUMINIUM etc. / SIZE / ONE. Good Housekeeping Institute tested and approval panel. Bottom of tin gold coloured with black printing giving instructions for use and items that it can be used on. Tin is rusty, and dried up product can be heard when tin turned. Lid can be opened.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.