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Food wrapper; 2lb Christmas pudding label 4'6, issued by London Transport Catering, circa 1970

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Main details for this item.
Reference number
2012/55357
Description
From the late 1940s all the food used in London Transport canteens and mess rooms was produced at the London Transport Food Production Centre. Staff could also buy certain products including Christmas puddings like this one.
Collection
Object type
  • Food wrapper
Location
Topics
Completeness
100%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Diameter
    135mm
    Colour
    AttributeValue
    Colour
    • Red
    • White
    • Green
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Inscription
    Christmas Pudding
    L. T. E. Food Production Centre
    Ingredients: Vine fruits, Suet, Sugar, Bread Crumbs, Mixed Peel, Flour, Eggs, Lemons, Almonds, Carrots, Spices
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Material
    Paper
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Commissioner
    London Transport Executive , circa 1970
  • Associated companies, people and places

    Company
    AttributeValue
    Company
    L.T.E Food production centre, circa 1970