Description:
Also known as string bags and mesh bags, these were used in the 1960s and ‘70s for food shopping.
Green net shopping bag
Questions to help you remember using this item
- Did you use a string bag for your shopping?
- Who did the shopping in your house?
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Three pence – 1943
1943 three penny coin.
Viyella fabric samples book
This object is a book of crepe fabric samples from the Viyella company.
Green Shield Stamps and Catalogue
In the 1960s and 70s people collected Green Shield Stamps to exchange for gifts from a catalogue.
Thrift box
A small red tin box for keeping savings.
Sunny Jim Rag Doll
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Half Crown Coin
This object is an example of a half crown coin. This one was issued in 1963
Sponge Mix (Nabisco)
Sponge mix (Nabisco)
Heinz Golden Honey Sponge Pudding
Tinned sponge pudding by Heinz.
Ministry of Food ration books
One replica ration book and one original ration book belonging to Reginald Austin of Basingstoke.
Shilling coin
This shilling coin dates from 1948
1947 Two Shilling Coin
A 1947 two-shilling coin, also known as a florin or a two-bob bit.
Boots the Chemist Bottle
A clear Boots the Chemist glass bottle
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