Tin for Water Biscuits
McVitie and Price Ltd
Category
Metalwork
Date
1936 (post)
Materials
Metal and paper
Measurements
255 x 230 x 220 mm
Place of origin
Edinburgh
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 938874
Summary
Square McVitie & Price biscuit tin, 'Water Biscuits', dark blue label to the front with light blue and white text and a picture of water biscuits. By appointment to the late King George V. Remains of a label are stuck to the reverse of the tin. The base and lid are impressed 'McV&P'.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
McV&P (impressed on base and lid)
Makers and roles
McVitie and Price Ltd, biscuit manufacturer