Tin lid
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and paper
Measurements
12 mm (Height); 86 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24702.2
Summary
Lid of shoe polish tin with waxed paper lining. On top of lid against a red background is, CHERRY BLOSSOM / BOOT POLISH / so quick and easy. Below is a picture of black cherries. On rim, PRESERVES THE LEATHER MADE / IN / ENGLAND KEEP AWAY / FROM FIRE. BLACK / SIZE 4C . BE CAREFUL / TO REPLACE LID AFTER USE.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.