Food packet
British Sugar plc.
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
130 x 77 mm; 50 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Peterborough
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24389.1.1
Summary
One of two paper packets of sugar. Packet is white with blue bands on which is the royal crest of appointment to the queen. Text in white within a red oval reads, SILVER / SPOON / CASTER SUGAR. Below this is a picture of two slices of Victoria Sponge cake above a brown plate. Text below this reads, FOR LIGHTER / BAKING / 500 g.e. On the reverse of the packet are the instructions for making a, CITRUS SPONGE CAKE. Text on one side reads, HINTS AND TIPS for making Vanilla sugar / THE SILVER SPOON COMPANY / BRITISH SUGAR plc / Oundle Road / Peterborough PE2 9QU / www.silverspoon.co.uk. On the opposite side there is nutritional information and recommendations for storage.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
British Sugar plc., manufacturer