Food packet
British Sugar plc.
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paper
Measurements
170 x 95 mm; 65 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Peterborough
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24389.2.3
Summary
One of three paper packets of sugar. Cream with pictures of strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Text in yellow and white reads, SILVER SPOON / FOR FRUIT / LOW IN PECTIN / 1 kg. There is a picture of a jar of strawberry jam with a red and white checked lid. Above this text in a red oval reads, SILVER SPOON / JAM / SUGAR. To the right of the jar in green text reads, CONTAINS NATURAL / APPLE PECTIN / FOR FRUIT / JAMS AND JELLIES. On the reverse of the packet are two recipes for strawberry jam. At the bottom text printed in black reads, 2300DIOY BBE JAN 2002. On one side of the packet there is nutritional information and on the other preserving tips, and the address, THE SILVER SPOON COMPANY / BRITISH SUGAR plc / Oundle Road, Peterborough PE2 9QU.
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