Social History (TD4693.7)

Saucer. Part of a Disney tea set.

Social History (TD4693.6)

Disney tea set - cup

Social History (TD2481)

Tri-ang lorry, "sit-on" design. Pressed tin plate. Cab red, separate from enclosed body which is torquiose green. Cab- open windows, 2 white metal discs for headlights. Body - three impressed panels along each side at top. Have remains of paper labels advertiisng Tri-ang toys. A lower panel has a label TRANSPORT. Back has opening doors, held by swivelling bar. Registration number - LB2121. Red tin mudguard right rear wheel only. Hub cap on front left side missing. A red wheel (not attached) on a metal post through cab articulates with front wheels, allowing a sitting child to steer.

Social History (TD4693.4)

Disney tea set - Donald Duck milk jug.

Social History (TA6008)

Soltaire game titled The New Military Game of German Tatics. Magohamy board and glass marbles. Handwritten instructions on the back.

Social History (TC2551)

Chocolate tin, long oblong. Lid painted dark cream with commemorative design - Royal crest, flags etc with a central colour-photograph portrait picture of George VI and Queen Elizabeth with written; "CORONATION MAY 12TH 1937..." The base of the tin reads, "J.S. FRY & SONS LTD, SOMERDALE, BRISTOL, ENGLAND".

Social History (TA6205)

Packaging. Cadburys.

Social History (TA608)

Box decorated with shells. On the lid is a felt cushion decoration with, "A present from Southend on Sea" written in gold lettering.

Social History (TC797)

Packaging

Social History (TB2927)

Green tin for storing surgical dressings.

Social History (TD1301)

Packaging.

Social History (TD487)

Rectangular wood and cardboard chocolate box. Lid incorporates a tinted portrait of a young woman holding flowers: this is framed by a raised wooden border, painted with gold paint, and four gilt metal scrolls pinned to each corner. The lid is fastened by a similar gilt metal clasp, and held open by a single white ribbon. Inside the lid is a gold makers mark, "J.S. FRY AND SONS LIMITED MAKERS TO H.M. THE KING BRISTOL AND LONDON." The box interior is lined with white paper and the base with dark green paper textured to resemble leather.

Social History (TC2610/1)

Oblong gold tin box with hinged lid. Lid painted white with a representational picture of the Somerdale Factory in various colours and 'Souvenir from Fry's' in blue lettering. On the bottom is printed 'J.S.Fry & Sons Ltd. Chocolate Manufacturers, Somerdale, Bristol.' Inside a selection of chocolate bars- Picnic, Crunchie, Chocolate Cream, Turkish Delight, 5 Boys Milk Chocolate (2). On a card inside is written, 'It has been a great pleasure to welcome you to Somerdale and to show you how our products are made under ideal conditions and by the most modern methods. We hope that you have enjoyed your visit and that you will accept these chocolates as a souvenir of a happy occasion.' There is also a small guarantee slip enclosed. 530

Social History (TC2609)

Tin, for containing chocolates, oblong, painted red, with hinged lid. On the lid is a picture of Fry's Somerdale factory with two female chocolate factory workers in the foreground, each holding a bunch of daffodils. Souvenir from Somerdale, the Quality Factory' is inscribed on the front and back sides. 'J.S. Fry & Sons Ltd, Chocolate Manufacturers, Somerdale, Bristol' is printed on the base.

Social History (TC2556)

Hinged metal box. On the lid; 'KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY/ Silver Jubilee. 1910-1935.' On the bottom is printed; 'J.S. FRY & SONS LTD./ SOMERDALE/ BRISTOL. ENGLAND.' In ink; 'RECD 26-4-35'.

Social History (TC2506)

Chocolate box, long, oblong and covered with a white paper, ribbed and with a floral emboss to imitate satin. There is a twisted blue braid edging and a diagonal blue ribbon sash across the centre. There are a pair of cameo actress photographs in sepia held in decorative metal frames. The box is lined with waxed paper and a shredded paper packing and there is a small gold-printed label, "J.S.Fry and Sons LTD, Bristol and London."

Social History (TC2501)

Chocolate box, oblong, covered in striped beige and green paper with a rose design. The lid is decorated with the images of a lady and four little children picking pink flowers from a tree. The image has an oval shaped border. Written on the lid is, "Chocolates Fantaisie. J.S.Fry and Sons Ltd. Bristol. England. 1/2ib Net. Inside the box is a hand-written note with, "1898".

Social History (TD1513)

Wooden rectangular box originally made with a lid - one of the simple wire hinges remains at the back of the box. Stamped on box sides is the inscription: 'Fry's Nut Milk Chocolate 7ib bars to each cake 3ibs No.90. On box front is a paper label in green, gold and red inscribed 'Fry's Nut Milk Chocolate'.

Social History (TC2567)

Chocolate tin, oblong, lid painted red, blue and green with two illustrated head portraits and; "WITH MR AND MRS JARDINE'S BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. XMAS 1909. NOTTINGHAM, GLASTONBURY, SHEPTON-MALLET. DRAYCOTT, MELBOURNE, LONG-EATON." On the base is written "J.S.FRY AND SONS LTD. CHOCOLATE AND COCOA MANUFACTURERS TO H.M.THE KING, H.M.THE QUEEN AND H.R.M. THE PRINCE OF WALES."

Social History (TC2495)

Chocolate box, oblong and made from wood. The lid is decorated with a panel decoratd with a design of daffodills framed with decorative metal. Inside the lid a small label reads, "J.S.FRY AND SONS LIMITED. MAKERS TO H.M.THE KING. BY APPOINTMENT. BRISTOL AND LONDON." The inside of the box is filled with shredded paper, a yellow ribbon and a small label that reads, "Wood veneer box from Mrs Baker, Northville, Bristol, 1912 Cost 2/-d. Brown cardboard storage box.

Social History (TC596)

Hinged lid cardboard and wood box for Fry's Lotus Chocolates

Social History (TA6213)

Rectangular wooden box with rounded corners with separate lid. Decorated with a colour print of a Scots Highland soldier inscribed Royal Highlanders. A Happy New Year.

Social History (TC2493)

Chocolate box. An oblong-shaped chocolate box covered with copper coloured ribbed paper to give the effect of watered taffeta silk. The lid top is decorated with and embossed gold-coloured pattern of neo-classical flower wreaths and bows and set in the centre is an oval shaped tinted photograph showing full-length a couple in 18th century constume. The be-wigged man stands behind a lady whose hand is placed on a key-board instrument. The picture is tinted in green, pink, red, yellow and blue. Inside the lid is a label that reads, "Makers to H.M.THE KING. BY APPOINTMENT. J.S.FRY AND SONS LIMITED. BRISTOL AND LONDON."

Social History (TD585)

Rectangular cardboard chcolate box with full lid, decorated with Scottish tartan and with a print of a painting of a black Scottish terrier and a white West Highland terrier signed Lilian Chey. Inside the lid is a Carsons sticker

Social History (TC2574)

Small chocolate tin in the shape/style of a cash box. 'Cash box' is written on the lid and is surrounded with borders of gold and red. Hinged gold handle to open the box. The front side is decorated with the image of a keyhole. Around the sides is a pattern of red, gold and black stripes. Embossed on the base of the tin is written 'Fry's Chocolates'.

Social History (TC2573)

Small, oblong box with an illustration of two cats on the lid. One is playing on a musical instrument, whilst the other is singing. Inside the lid there is a label,'PURE CONCENTRATED COCOA BY SPECIAL APPOINTEMNT. J.S.FRY & SONS LIMITED. BRISTOL AND LONDON.'

Social History (TC2499)

Small chocolate box covered with embossd white paper which gives it a leather-like look. The lid is decorated with a painting of a rose, and is bordered with a pattern in white. On the inside of the box, a label reads, "ELEVEN EXHIBITION PRIZE MEDALS. CHOCOLATE BONBONS. J.S.FRY AND SONS. BRISTOL AND LONDON. MANUFACTURERS OF THE CELEBRATED CARACAS COCOA." Inside the box are some strips of purple paper. A date on the base reads - 1878.

Social History (TC2606)

Blue painted oblong tin with 'serpentine' front edge, hinged lid with black border. On lid, a picture of a milk-maid holding similar tin. Written in black 'gift box presented by J.S. Fry and Sons Ltd Bristol, England.'

Social History (TC2582)

Box for packing chocolates. Wooden, rectangular with cardboard lid. One side has a decorative label depicting raspberries in colour; "Fry's Raspberry Cream Chocolates". The sides printed in black add; "1/4 gross 2D each. Chocolate Raspberry Cream tablets". On the lid there is a black illustration of the Bristol and Somerdale factory framed between trees. Inside the lid is a large paper label printed in colour with raspberries, banners and check-pattern border with lettering similar to side label.

Social History (TC2517)

Chocolate box, rectangular, sides covered with striped paper in red, blue, yellow, black, white and green. The lid has a paper printed colour picture within a black decorative frame. The picture shows a seated boy sketching a girl who stands holding a dog and behind him a small girl with a doll.

Social History (TC2496)

Long, oblong chocolate box covered with silver paper. The lid is decorated with an embossed pattern of red flowers, green leaves and yellow stems. In the centre of the lid is an image of a woman, with small white flowers in her hair. On the inside of the lid is a small label with "J.S. FRY AND SONS. MAKERS TO H.M.THE KING. BRISTOL AND LONDON." Within the box is a note which reads, "probably 1907 - same print as on a box that data and embossing popular. Acquired Oct.1968."

Social History (TC3297.2)

Cardboard box printed to resemble a garage, supplied with Fry's steam lorry chocolate tin, 1930s.

Social History (TC1243)

Packaging tin.

Social History (TA6212)

Dark red velver-covered rectangular wooden box with rounded corners with hinged lid. Four small round feet. Metal plaque diagonally across the top etched with flowers and a bird. Padlock shaped clasp

Social History (TD5737)

Packaging / display box for Fry's Celebrated Chocolate Drops (Plain). Flat rectangular box with hinged lid. Wood with J.S. Fry & Sons, Chocolate & Cocoa Manufacturers to the Queen' printed on the outside of the lid. Intended to be displayed on shop counters with lid open, inner lid has a red and blue paper label 'Fry's / celebrated / Chocolate Drops'. Green and red paper label on front edge and printed on sides and back. Ink handwritten inscription on top, relating to its use in the Natural History collections

Social History (TC2581)

Box for packing chocolate bars. Wooden rectangular with cardboard lid (now loose). One side has an orange label with a maroon banana bunch decoration and brown lettering; "Fry's Chocolate Cream Bananas." The other sides are printed in black with the additional information; "1/4 gross. 2d each." The lid is covered with a large paper label. Orange with a maroon banana bunch motif, and a picture of a silver-wrapped chocolate bar, "Fry's Chocolate Cream Bananas". Inside the lid is a black printed illustration of the Bristol Somerdale factory, framed between trees.

Social History (TC2579)

Box for packing chocolate bars. Wooden, rectangular with a cardboard lid. The sides read; "FRY'S PEGGY CHOCOLATES, 4IBS NET". Paper inside has a date 1923. The lid has a black illustration of the chocolate factory framed between trees with "FRY'S BRISTOL AND SOMERDALE". Inside the lid there is a large paper label printed yellow with a blue cirle over which a girl in a purple check dress is running with arms outstretched towards purple lettering which reads; "FRY'S PEGGY CHOCLATES".

Social History (TC2491)

Rectangular chocolate box. The box has yellow papered sides and the lid bears a card covered with ochre velvet with a twisted braid border and gold-coloured metal corner clips. A central diamond-shaped space holds a tinted sepia bust photograph of a girl with a loose gauze top and yellow flowers in her hair.

Social History (TC2514)

Chocolate box. White oblong cardboard box. One side reads, '1/2ib Nett. On the lid is printed a picture of a woman, 1915, wearing a wide-brimmed hat with red flowers, tying a pink bow beneath her chin. Inside a note dated 1966 reads,' The accompanying box has been returned to us by Mrs E. Philips, 21 Leonard Place, Binsley, Yorkshire.'

Social History (TC2580)

Box for packing chocolates. Wooden, rectangular with cardboard lid. One side has a red/black/white label; "Fry's Chocolate Sticks." A smaller label on one side; 4Ib box, about 40 to the ib. The inside lid has a similar colour label with a decorative border.