Tin, cigarette; W D & H O Wills; [?]; CT77.39
Tin, cigarette
About this objectCigarette tin; a rectangular tin for 'Three Castles' cigarettes, manufactured by W D & H O Wills of Bristol and London. The exterior of the tin is yellow and printed with advertising in red, black and gold.
Maker Maker RoleDistributor
Date Made[?]
Place MadeEurope, United Kingdom, England
Medium and Materialsprocessed material, metal.
Inscription and MarksPrinted on one side: 'The "Three Castles" / CIGARETTES / The "Three Castles" Tobacco / W D & H O WILLS / BRISTOL & LONDON / "There's no sweeter Tobacco comes from / Virginia & no better brand than the / Three Castles" / W D & H O WILLS. / Bristol & London / MANUFACTURED IN ENGLAND FOR THE PROPRIETORS BY / BRITISH-AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY LIMITED.'
Techniqueprinted
Measurementsh 75mm x l 83mm x w 21mm
Subject and Association Keywordstechnology, manufactures, tobacco industry
Credit LineFrom the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey"
Object Type Object numberCT77.39
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