Biscuit tin
William Crawford and Sons Ltd (biscuits)
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
120 x 230 mm; 230 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Isleworth
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 25095.1
Summary
Square blue biscuit tin with lid. Illustrated with pictures of assorted cheese biscuits and a cheese board. Details of manufacturer and contents given on two sides read; Crawford's / BISCUITS / for cheese / 2lb 8oz net / 1133 g / ISLEWORTH, MIDDX. AND LIVERPOOL 7, GREAT BRITAIN. Details of manufacturer and contents given on the other two sides read; Crawford's / BISCUITS / for cheese / The Assortment as illustrated may be varied from / time to time, but replacements will be of equal / quality. Details of manufacturer and contents given on the lid read; Crawford's / BISCUITS for cheese / 2lb 8oz net / 1133 g. A white printed paper label stuck on the lid reads; BUDGETT's CASH (and) CARRY / 00 49.
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
William Crawford and Sons Ltd (biscuits) , manufacturer