Needle Tin [Admiral]
Maker and role
Admiral Brand, Manufacturer
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Object detail
Accession number
2011.380
Maker
Description
A metal tin with hinged lid, filled with record needles for 'disc talking machines'. Lid is painted red with an image of a man's face wearing military costume. Text on the lid reads, "BRITISH MASTERPIECE / ENGLISH / MAKE / 200 / 200 / TRADE / MARK / NEEDLES / FOR / ADMIRAL / BRAND / DISC TALKING MACHINES". The tin is lined with paper and holds the needles.
Marks
BRITISH MASTERPIECE / ENGLISH / MAKE / 200 / 200 / TRADE / MARK / NEEDLES / FOR / ADMIRAL / BRAND / DISC TALKING MACHINES Label
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Admiral Brand. Needle Tin [Admiral], 2011.380. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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