Tin, Edmonds Baking Powder; T.J. Edmonds Ltd; ?; RX.2018.12.2
Tin, Edmonds Baking Powder
About this object
Tin of Edmonds baking powder, sure to rise. Established in 1879 and still the most popular brand of baking powder in New Zealand.
Thomas John Edmonds, just 20 years old, arrived in Lyttleton from London and set up a small grocers shop. Learning that the locals were unhappy with the baking powder they could get he set out to create his own. When asked why it was superior Thomas replied, 'It is sure to rise Madam'.
Manufacturer
Date Made?
Period20th Century
Place MadeOceania, New Zealand, South Island, Canterbury, Christchurch
Place NotesFactory located at 375 Ferry Road, Christchurch
Medium and Materials
processed material, metal, tin
processed material, paper
Printed labels showing:
Main logo:
EDMONDS
ESTD. PRIZE 1879
BAKING POWDER
SURE TO RISE
TRADE (REGISTERED) MARK
side:
PREPARED WITH
CREAM
OF
TARTAR
Manufactured by
T.J. EDMONDS LTD
375 Ferry Road
Christhcurch NZ
14 OZs. NETT
Other side has recipe for scones
h 120 x diam 75
wt 95g
RX.2018.12.2
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