Social History — 1940-1951
Tin, tinned food
Tin of imported, machine dried skimmed milk. Information printed on the tin states it contained the equivalent of 4 pints of skimmed milk. Sold for 9d the tin also states the milk is not suitable for babies but is suitable for children aged three and over. Under World War II rationing each person was allowed one of these tins every four weeks.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 76.114
- Object name:
- tin, tinned food
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- Production date:
- 1940-1951
- Material:
tin
- Measurements/duration:
- H 112 mm, DM 74 mm (overall)
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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