Historical information

In the 1850s, Galt and McKenzie advertised their roasted and ground coffee alongside ground pepper and pimento, supplying these commodities in bulk to grocers, merchants and store-keepers. By 1861, the range of goods had expanded to include: coffee mixed with chicory; black and white peppers; mixed spice; ground cloves, ginger, pimento and cinnamon; ground rice; maize meal; brosemeal (made from peas); and oatmeal in tins, bags or barrels. This ground cloves container was a product for cooking use in the family kitchen in the 1930's - 1960.

Physical description

A small vintage cardboard cylindrical container of McKenzie's Ground Cloves with a red and navy striped printed paper label with white print explaining the manfacturer details and instructions for use. 2 ozs. Net. There is an aluminium base and removable lid. It has ground cloves powder inside.

Inscriptions & markings

'McKenzie's Ground Cloves' '2 oz. Nett.'