Historical information

This has been in Ken Turner's pantry for a long, long time

These spice products were made by Robert Harper & Co Ltd., which was established in 1865 and originally located in Flinders Lane, East Melbourne. The company transferred its operations to Port Melbourne in 1888 and became a registered company in 1896. Harper's & Co manufactured starch and a wide range of food product.

Physical description

Harper's spice pack (Robert Harper and Co. Ltd.): 1 oz ground ginger ('Star Brand'), c1940s?