Container [Edmonds Baking Powder]

Object detail

Accession number

2011.40

Maker

T. J. Edmonds Limited

Description

A 14oz cylindrical tin with a removable airtight lid. Red, orange and white colours on the label, with the "Edmonds" sunrise image on the front, and pictures of baked foods. On the back it has directions for use and how it is prepared with an image of grapes. "Edmonds" engraved on the lid.

Marks

Edmonds / Estd. Prize 1879 / Baking Powder / Sure to Rise / Trade (Registered) Mark Label
Absolutely / Pure / From / Grapes / Prepared with / Cream / of / Tartar / Manufactured by / T. J. Edmonds Ltd. / 375 Ferry Road / Christchurch, N.Z. / 14 ozs. Nett Label

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Paper

Credit Line

T. J. Edmonds Limited. Container [Edmonds Baking Powder], 2011.40. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tools & Equipment for Communication Containers

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

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