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Biscuit barrel

A wooden biscuit barrel that looks like a barrel. It has two EPNS bands running around the middle and one at the bottom and one at the top. The one at the top curves over the rim. The bands are held in place with small pins. The barrel has a cream earthemware inner. The lid is also EPNS and has benn machine worked. On the front is a small shield with the initials BG.

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F87.116.2

Historical Associations

Association Type:
Date: 1900 (circa)
Place: Caerdydd | Cardiff

Acquisition

Donation, 21/8/1987

Measurements

Height (mm): 240
Width (mm): 155

Techniques

Plated
METAL WORKING

Material

Wood
EPNS
Earthenware

Location

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