Paper Sandwich Bag - Intercity

Intercity refreshment carrier bag, paper, containing two plastic sandwich containers (cheese ploughmans, tuna & cucumber), bearing various advertisements including Coca Cola.

Before convenient packaging was invented, station refreshment rooms, hotels and dining cars served food and drink in silverware and fine china. All sets needed to match and could not be used if chipped or incomplete. Cups, cutlery and crockery were embellished with the company name to help prevent losses and theft.

Details

Category:
Passenger Comforts
Object Number:
1997-9125
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 10 3/4 x 7 in.; 27.305 x 17.78 cm
type:
carrier bag