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Biscuit Tin
Biscuit tins are utilitarian or decorative containers used to package and sell biscuits (such as those served during Tea culture#United Kingdom, tea) and some confectionery. Invented by Huntley & Palmers in 1831, they are commonly found in households in United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Ireland, and Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth countries, but also in continental Europe and French Canada. Popularity in the United States and English Canada spread later in the 20th century. Over 60% of UK households own a biscuit tin. Because of their attractive appearance, biscuit tins have often been used by charities and by some visitor attractions as fundraising devices since many customers will happily pay more for a tin of biscuits than it is worth. History Biscuit tins are steel cans made of tin plate. This consists of steel sheets thinly coated with tin. The sheets are then bent to shape. By about 1850, Great Britain had become the dominant world supplier of tin plate, through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Huntley & Palmers Biscuits Tin, Pic3
Huntley may refer to: Places Australia *Huntley, New South Wales (Orange), in City of Orange (New South Wales), City of Orange *Huntley, New South Wales (Wollongong), a suburb of Wollongong, New South Wales Canada *Huntley, Prince Edward Island *Huntley Township, Ontario England *Huntley, Gloucestershire *Huntley, Staffordshire, a List of United Kingdom locations: Hu-Hz, UK location United States *Huntley, Illinois *Huntley, Minnesota *Huntley, Montana *Huntley, Nebraska *Huntley, Wyoming Other uses *Huntley (name) *Huntley (plantation) near Washington, DC *Huntley Project, an irrigation project in southern Montana 1907 *Huntley & Palmers, notable British firm of biscuit makers *Huntley School, New Zealand See also * *Huntly (other) *Hundley, a surname *Hunley (other) {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
