Historical information
Tin, "Choicest Nectar Tea" is an example of retail packaging, for domestic goods, the tin was made by J Marsh and Sons, Melbourne, for John Connell & Co Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1900-1940
Significance
Item at this time cannot be associated with an historical event, person or place, provenance is unknown, item assessed as a collection asset.
Physical description
Container; tea caddy for "Nectar Tea" brand, 1 lb. Packed by John Connell and Co Ltd, Melbourne. Blue and white vertical stripe decoration.
Inscriptions & markings
On label "The Nectar Tea Caddy" and "Nectar, the finest tea the world produces, is a blend of the Choicest Pure Leafed Teas from the Gardens of Ceylon, India, Java"
Subjects
- flagstaff hill,
- warrnambool,
- flagstaff hill maritime museum,
- maritime museum,
- shipwreck coast,
- flagstaff hill maritime village,
- great ocean road,
- tea canister,
- tea caddy,
- tea tin,
- container,
- kitchen storage,
- food storage,
- food,
- nectar tea,
- john connell,
- melbourne,
- j march & sons,
- john connell & co ltd
References
- Internet search MAAS museum Collection for same provenance
