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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Coffee Tin

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Domestic Items or Equipment

Overview

A circular enamel tin with a coloured picture of a horse drawn cart on the front and back of the tin.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2025.488

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Width

10.2000 cm

Height or length

13.3000 cm

Inscriptions and markings

Above the picture of the horse and cart in green lettering is "The PIE MAN" and underneath is "FRESHLY BAKED EVERY DAY"

On the side of the tin is a red square with the words "MAXWELL HOUSE" in white and the word "COFFEE" in black.

Last modified

Tuesday, 9 December, 2025

Completeness

72

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Other

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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

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Front view of Coffee Tin

Front view of Coffee Tin

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