Container

Object detail

Accession number

2010.870

Description

A blue tin with detachable lid. Printed with an image of the islands and coastal map of Scotland (near Glasgow). Marked 'Irth of Lyde'. Has a compass in the bottom left hand corner. Maker's mark printed on sides. Red label adhered to base.

Marks

Boy Billy Special Assortment / Net. Weight 8 Oz's (including wrappers) / Made in England Label
Made in England by / George W. Horner & Co., Ltd / Chester-Le-Street, Country of Durham Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Container, 2010.870. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tools & Equipment for Communication Containers

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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World Blue Map Rectangle Font Electric blue Art Metal Wood Visual arts

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