Container [Coolie brand]

Object detail

Accession number

2010.486

Description

A rectangular 1/2lb tin with a hinged lid. On the front it says, Coolie Brand Pure Cocoa imported by the Indian Tea Planters Combination founded 1880. London. Made in Holland, with a pink background. On one side, it has a picture of people collecting cocoa from the trees, and on the other side cocoa in the trees. On the back it has the directions of how to make the cocoa. It is moderately rusty, especially on bottom and on the lid.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Container [Coolie brand], 2010.486. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Container, Food Waste Tools & Equipment for Materials Food Service T&E Food Service Accessories

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 Box Gas Font Cylinder Metal Drink Packaging and labeling

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