Object number
83/54
Description
Paper packet containing 1/4lb of tea. A label on the top reads, 'A Capital, HOUSEHOLD BLEND, From TEA PLANTATION ESTATES'.
This is a brown paper packet containing 1/4lb of tea. It has a white label on the top which reads, 'A Capital // HOUSEHOLD BLEND // From // TEA PLANTATION ESTATES'. The label on the side reads, '2 1/2D // 1/4LB. NET'. It was found unaccessioned in the Museum and its origins are unknown.
Physical description
1 packet of tea: paper; tea; good condition.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – 'Standard museum name: TEA-PACKET // Accession number: 83/54 // Classification: TRADES + PROFESSIONS Grocer // Negative number: 60/14385 // Acquisition method: // Acquired from, date: found in museum unaccessioned // Store: small object // Condition: good // Recorder, date: JMB 16.9.83 // Description: 1/4lb of tea in a brown paper packet. It has a white label with black printing [see drawing for details] // Dimensions: Length: 10.0cm Width: 5.0cm // Height: 5.0cm. // Associated information: End label 2 1/2D 1/4LB. NET. // Main label [pencil sketch] // MERL COL. SLIDE NO. 4455 // References:'
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