page_title: Biscuit tin
hierarchical_section_title: Biscuit tin
caption_attribution_description: English: Peek, Frean &amp; Co. factory sample, 1870-1900. Manufacturers often produced sample-sized boxes to promote their latest designs and products. Victoria and Albert Museum.
context_page_description: Biscuit tins are utilitarian or decorative cans or containers used to package and sell biscuits and some confectionery. They are commonly found in households in Great Britain, Ireland, and Commonwealth countries, but also on continental Europe and French Canada. Popularity in the United States and English Canada spread later in the 20th century.
  Because of their attractive appearance, biscuit tins have often been used by charities and by some visitor attractions as fundraising devices many customers will happily pay more for a tin of biscuits than its worth.
context_section_description: Biscuit tins are utilitarian or decorative cans or containers used to package and sell biscuits (such as those served during tea) and some confectionery. They are commonly found in households in Great Britain, Ireland, and Commonwealth countries, but also on continental Europe and French Canada. Popularity in the United States and English Canada spread later in the 20th century.
  Because of their attractive appearance, biscuit tins have often been used by charities and by some visitor attractions as fundraising devices many customers will happily pay more for a tin of biscuits than its worth.
caption: Peek Freans biscuit tin
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