Container [Coolie brand]

Object detail

Accession number

2010.485

Description

A rectangular 1/2lb tin with a hinged lid. On the front is: 'Coolie Brand Pure Cocoa imported by the Indian Tea Planters Combination founded 1880. London. Made in Holland. The lettering is against a white background. On one side is a picture of people collecting cocoa from the trees, and on the other side cocoa in the trees. On the back are the directions of how to make the cocoa.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Container [Coolie brand], 2010.485. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Container, Food Preparation Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Processing & Preparation T&E Food Preparation Equipment

Production place

London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Tin Rectangle Wood Packaging and labeling Box Gas Font Drink Metal Cylinder

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