Food tin
William Crawford and Sons Ltd (biscuits)
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
Rectangular tin - 232 mm (length); 137 mm (width); 40 mm (height), Round tin - 78 mm (height); 130 mm (diameter)
Place of origin
Isleworth, Middlesex
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Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire
NT 670305
Summary
Two original painted metal tins. One is a rectangular tin with a lid painted in a red, green and white tartan pattern. The lid shows a picture of an highlander above the title 'Crawford Tartan Assorted Shortcake'. On the side is a list of ingredients in four languages and on the base is an illustration of the biscuits and information about the makers. The other tin is an original round tin with a lid for Mackintosh's Quality Street sweets. The lid is painted with a picture of a Victorian woman and soldier holding a tin of sweets. Around the side is a Victorian street scene with information about weight and manufacturers. Total number of items is 4.
Makers and roles
William Crawford and Sons Ltd (biscuits) , maker John Mackintosh & Sons Ltd, maker