Shortbread tin

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This tin was made by Drummond of Greenock in Renfrewshire to contain shortbread made by Burnett of Inverness. It dates from the late 20th century.

The picture shows the lid. It has a design of a targe and two crossed broadswords against a tartan background. It is inscribed 'BURNETTS INVERNESS PETTICOAT TAIL SHORTBREAD'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-815-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.SFC 26 B
• Date: Late 20th century
  
• Material: Inscription: BURNETTS INVERNESS PETTICOAT TAIL SHORTBREAD / DRUMMOND GREENOCK
  
• Dimensions: 195 mm D
  
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• Who: Burnett, Inverness (Owner)
  Drummond, Greenock (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock
  
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• Description: Tin with a design of a targe and two crossed broadswords against a tartan background on its lid, by Drummond of Greenock, made to contain shortbread made by Burnett of Inverness, late 20th century
  
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