2003/29/1-2

Clematis,

Huntley and Palmers Limited (Manufacturer), Boorne and Stevens Huntley (Manufacturer)

Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin. Used at Tutts Clump, Berkshire. Design is 'clematis' number '60/2921', made by Huntley, Boorne & Stevens 1966.
This square tin, with detachable lid, is a Huntley & Palmers biscuit tin. The base is stamped 'Huntley & Palmers Ltd. Reading, Made in England'. The lid is decorated with a photograph of purple clematis flowers, and the sides are decorated with stencil-like images of purple flowers and green leaves against a dark blue background. It was used at the donors' previous home at Tutts Clump, West Berkshire. The tin design is 'clematis' number '60/2921', made by Huntley, Boorne and Stevens in 1966.

1 biscuit tin: metal; good condition

MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'TIN, BISCUIT // Description // 1 Biscuit tin // All metal; detachable lid; square tin with 'Huntley & Palmers Ltd. Reading, Made in England' stamped into the metal on the base of the tin. The lid is decorated with a photograph of purple flowers. The sides of the tin are decorated with stencil-like images of purple flowers and green leaves against a dark blue background. // Dimensions // 15.5cm (length) // 4.5cm (depth, including lid) // Associated information // See 2003/26', MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) [2003/26] – 'The depositor's family lived for many years at Tutts Clump in Berkshire.', MERL Miscellaneous note - This object is identical to tin REDMG : 1992.2.674, which is held within the Huntley and Palmers collection in Reading Museum. [print out from Reading Museum Collections Online website)

Reading, Reading

1966 - 1966

Huntley and Palmers Limited (Corporate Body)