Historical information

This stencil was used on bags and possibly other packaging containing grain processed and packed at Anderson's Mill. The stencil would have indicated the destination of, or origin of the grain.

Physical description

(approx) Rectangular metal stencil for oat or flour bag; rectangular section has been cut away from top LH corner, triangular section has been cut away from top RH corner; significant surface rusting; one letter of the stencil marking (letter R) has been covered over with a rectangular metal piece soldered onto stencil surface.

Inscriptions & markings

"SGC (R) / PORT SWETTENHAM"