The Ben George Tin

HP Ben George c1868 Biscuit Company: Huntley & Palmers

Title: The Ben George Tin

Date: c1868

Size: H. 5cm; W. 21.7cm;

Hinged lid

Manufacturer: Huntley Boorne & Stevens

Marks: Ben George Patentee London

Other Information: This is acknowledged to be the 'first' lithographed biscuit tin although I am not aware of any evidence either for or against this argument.

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