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EXHIBITIONCOLLECTION OF BISCUIT TINS |
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"Busy Lizzie's Biscuit Tins - 1001 Yesterday Temptations" Do you remember the big tin containers at the grocer's shop all filled with tee, coffee, spices, etc... And also the smaller ones, filled with all sorts of goodies ? In a separate exhibition dedicated to old printed tins from 1880 to 1930 you'll find a variety of designs with flowers, buildings, fairytales, seasons, funny and exotic scenes, etc...
Those made for biscuits and chocolates could have special shapes like :Books, baskets, handbags, vases, houses, toys, etc...
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"Banania"
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"Le Pélican Rouge" |
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The tin collection
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Toby jug, botany bins, penny boxes... |





