Historical information
This item was widely available in shops during the early to mid 20th Century. The flake cut tobacco was used for hand-rolled cigarettes and some pipes.
Significance
This item is significant for social and historical reasons.
This type of packaging is no longer found and the use of this type of tobacco is diminishing.
We only have a few of these tins in our collection and its use is mainly for interpertive purposes.
Physical description
green, hinged-lid tin
Inscriptions & markings
Havelock Flake Cut Tobacco, 2oz net weight when packed,(on lid) Side "The British -Australasian Tobacco Co. Pty Ltd
Aromatic Flake Cut (on side)
