Biscuit Tins
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About this book
In the mid-nineteenth century biscuit tins developed as a tasteful form of advertising. They found their way into households as gifts, often being kept as ornaments and storage boxes, and have survived well in many homes. Their appeal lies in the quality and detail of their decoration, their design often demonstrating a deeply artistic sensibility and refined knowledge of art history, and great care and attention to detail from mostly anonymous designers. This book provides an introduction to biscuit tins, covering the designs, decorative techniques and companies who made and sold them.
Contents
- The biscuit companies
- Tinplate
- The tin-box manufacturers
- Decoration
- Shop display
- Tins 1868-1918
- Tins 1919-1949
- Tins 1950-1980
- Sample tins
- Further reading
- Places to visit
Paperback; March 2011; 40 pages; ISBN: 9780747804253