Historical information

Homemade bread for the family was stored in these type of large bins to keep them fresh. As there were no preservatives in those days, the bread would not last long before it went stale or mouldy.

Physical description

A vintage extra large cream coloured enamel bread bid with a lid and two handles on the side. It has white enamel inside the lid. The brown plastic handle on the top of the lid is attached with two brown screws. It has a damaged label with the word 'Bread' in green lettering on a gold background. Bread is stamped on the back side of the bin.

Inscriptions & markings

It has a damaged label with the word 'Bread' in green lettering on a gold background. "Bread" is indented on the back side of the bin.