Domestic object - Swallow & Ariell, Port Melbourne, biscuit tin, c 1940's

Historical information

The Swallow and Ariell's, Port Melbourne factory was set up by Thomas SWALLOW in 1854 and produced cakes, biscuits and puddings until it closed in the late 1980's.

Physical description

Large yellow painted Swallow & Ariell biscuit tin with flowers & leaves in a semi circle on the front.

Inscriptions & markings

This tin is not sold with the contents thereof but remains the property of Swallow & Ariell Port Melbourne.

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