Object number
72/6/3&4
Creator
Description
Various milk cartons of different sizes and printed designs manufactured by Bowater Packaging Ltd. of Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. They are all cylindrical and are wider at the neck, than at the base. These came to the museum from Marks & Spencer, Baker Street, London.
Physical description
4 milk cartons: wax coated card; good condition1) 1 pint capacity; printed in red on white background: 'Pasteurised Milk Homogenised'; reg'd trademark of Coronet at bottom; 17.5 x 6.5 cm [height x diameter at base]. 2) and 3) 1/3 pint capacity; printed in red on white background: 'School Milk, Pasteurised Milk Homogenised'; one has metal clip at top; 10.5 x 6.5 cm [height x diameter at base]. 4) 1/2 pint capacity; printed in blue on white background: 'Pasteurised Milk Homogenised'; reg'd trademark of Coronet at bottom; metal clip at top; 12 x 6.5 cm [height x diameter at base].
Archival history
MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card – ‘Cartons // Registered trade mark Coronet- 1 pint ½ pint // Manufactured – Bowater Packing Team Valley Gateshead // Marks & Spencers // Description: 1- 1 pint Pasteurised Homogenised milk, printed in red on a white background. 2+3. ⅓ pint Pasteurised Homogenised milk for Schools. One has a metal clip. Printed in red on a white background. 4. ½pint Pasteurised Homogenised Milk. Has a metal clip for closing. Printed in blue on a white background. All are cylindrical and are wider at the neck. Than at the base. Use: For packing milk for the retail trade.’
Production place
Gateshead
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11102.tif - High resolution image
