I'm reading all the posts I've missed and found this very tin in a post from March 10 2012 - here. As you know I try to only post items and articles from my own urban archaeology collection, this tea tin is a favourite. It was produced for the Lyons Tea Company and played on a catch phrase "All the year round - drink Lyons' Tea".
The front panel is complex with three apertures where the date and month can be set, playing on the all year round theme.
I love the use of the faux George 11 shell and cross banding marquetry also.
Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteThe cans are old, but beautiful.
This is pretty cool - interesting to see what they have done with the graphics to make something new. Also, I haven't been doing a very good job of keeping my favorites list updated - I think I followed you, but hadn't gotten around yet to adding you to my list - I will!
ReplyDeleteRight now, just so busy getting ready for a trade show - everything else in my life is suffering.......
Thanks for the link and callout! I will be back to visit soon!
Julie
Hi
ReplyDeleteI'm acutely aware of your upcoming deadline, all fine.
I dated the tin with the date that I posted the graphic, yes I'd like the connection
and yes, its a pressure to keep up with this self-publishing phenomena - we all have to be aware of other peoples mindsets.
Love your work
mal E _ downunder
Hi,
ReplyDeleteHave finally updated my favorites to include your blog - sorry it has taken so long - I am just way behind and totally forgot! I did sign up as a follower, but haven't gotten into the habit of looking at my feed very often - if at all.
Have you discovered Pinterest? Highly addictive, but wonderful for images and research. If you need an invitation, let me know - it takes longer if you sign up through the site.
Hope all is well with you!
julie