| Developed in the 1860s, the technology to print images on tinware heralded a new era in packaging. This illustrated history, with over 400 photographs accompanied by detailed captions, features biscuit tins in the form of pillar boxes, hand bags, fire engines, racing cars and military tanks, as well as more conventional shapes printed with art nouveau, art deco, traditional and humorous designs. For collectors and anyone interested in promotional packaging, this book celebrates the creative partnership between art and commerce.
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